Director, Internal Audit
This position is hybrid in Culver City, California and reports to the Head of Internal Audit. The role will primarily focus on the company's core business, financial, and operational processes.
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Help build and oversee the internal audit function across all business units, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and the company’s strategic goals
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan that addresses operational, financial, and compliance risks across the company
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk mitigation, and governance compliance within operational areas, identifying gaps and recommending improvements
- Serve as a strategic advisor to operational leaders and the Head of Internal Audit on matters related to risk, controls, governance, and compliance
- Help establish and implement an optimal internal audit operating model, balancing in-house resources with co-sourcing/outsourcing where appropriate
- Drive continuous improvement in audit processes, leveraging data analytics, automation, and digital internal audit tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on implementing continuous monitoring/auditing and leveraging AI
- Collaborate with other departments, including Finance, Legal, Risk, Technology, Security, and IT, to develop and execute a comprehensive audit plan
- Stay up to date with regulations, emerging risks, and gaming industry trends to ensure proactive risk management
- Prepare and present audit reports and findings to the Head of Internal Audit, senior management, and other stakeholders
- Assist in managing the internal audit budget, ensuring alignment with business needs and benchmarking standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- A Master’s degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA) is highly desirable
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role focusing on operational audits
- Experience working in the video game industry or related entertainment/technology sectors
- Strong understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), governance frameworks including COSO, COBIT, ISO, internal controls, risk management, and compliance processes
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with and mentor a high-performing team
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- Attention to detail and a high level of personal integrity
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset
- Experience working with complex, multinational organizations and familiarity with enterprise risk management frameworks
- Ability to operate in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment and add value quickly
Pay
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is $162,000—$215,000 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- Equity and bonuses
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Pet insurance
- Paid holidays and Scopely free days
- Unlimited paid time off