Specialist, Audit & Compliance

About the role

CMI Media Group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Specialist, Audit & Compliance to support our internal control environment. This role bridges the gap between Compliance and Finance/Accounting teams, leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Audit & SOX Readiness: Maintain the Risk and Controls Matrix (RCM), coordinate SOX/ICFR evidence, and prepare walkthrough materials to ensure audit readiness.
• Audit Request Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for audit requests, distribute and track PBC lists, review submissions for completeness, and manage version-controlled support files.
• Control Owner Collaboration: Serve as the day-to-day liaison between Compliance and Finance/Accounting, helping control owners understand expectations and deadlines, and reinforcing a culture of control ownership.
• Deficiency & Remediation Tracking: Monitor control deficiencies and action plans, review remediation evidence, and proactively follow up with process owners to keep things moving.
• AI & Process Innovation: Bring a modern mindset to compliance by leveraging AI tools to automate repeatable compliance tasks, standardize evidence templates, and flag potential gaps for human review.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in public accounting with a focus on audit and internal controls.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of complex financial operations and revenue recognition standards.
• Highly Preferred: Knowledge of IFRS (specifically IFRS 15 and IFRS 16) OR strong familiarity with US GAAP (specifically ASC 606).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, macros).
• Bonus Points: Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or Sage Intacct) or experience updating RCMs during system implementations.
• Tech Agility: Enthusiasm for leveraging AI and new technologies to automate workflows and improve control execution.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer a hybrid flexibility work environment, with the ability to work from one of our offices at least once per week (or 4 times per month). Occasional travel to other company or partner offices for quarterly meetings/collaboration (typically once per quarter) is required. Flexibility to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours on occasion may also be needed due to business and audit cycles.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role offers a flexible schedule, accommodating both remote and office-based work.