Senior Internal Audit Associate, Take Two Interactive

$103.7-153.5k

+ ESPP

SQL

Tableau

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Senior level

New York

4+ days a week in office

Video game publisher

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Video game publisher

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Be an early applicant

$103.7-153.5k

+ ESPP

SQL

Tableau

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Senior level

New York

4+ days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Company mission

To be the most creative, the most innovative and the most efficient entertainment company.

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Role

Who you are

Experience: 2–3 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or a publicly traded corporate internal audit environment
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or actively pursuing)
Technical & Control Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX Section 404, COSO Internal Control Framework, and IIA Professional Standards
AI & Technical Aptitude: Demonstrated enthusiasm for or practical experience utilizing AI productivity tools, prompt optimization, data automation, and visualization tools in everyday audit work
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with creative, technical, and executive stakeholders
Industry Passion: Familiarity with or enthusiasm for the interactive entertainment, digital media, or technology industries is strongly preferred

What the job involves

Reporting directly to an Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Auditor will lead and execute risk-based operational audits, SOX 404 compliance testing, and technology-driven advisory engagements
The Take-Two Internal Audit (“IA”) team enhances and protects organizational value by delivering independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advice, and insights
We partner closely with leadership across our global publishing labels and corporate functions to serve as trusted advisors, championing a modern, tech-forward audit approach that leverages automation, advanced data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver high-impact risk and control solutions
We are a multi-disciplinary service organization delivering value across four foundational pillars:
Internal Audit & Operational Assurance:
Conducting enterprise-wide operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risk-based audits across corporate functions and global publishing labels
Evaluating emerging operational risks, including algorithmic workflows, automated business processes, and third-party vendor dependencies
Developing, prioritizing, and executing an agile, risk-based annual audit plan
SOX & IT Internal Controls Compliance:
Driving end-to-end Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX 404) compliance in close alignment with External Audit
Performing walkthroughs and testing across business cycles and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Evaluating automated controls, system interfaces, and AI-enabled accounting/financial tools to ensure data integrity and compliance
Risk Consulting & Emerging Technology Advisory:
Serving as enterprise subject matter advisors on internal control design, system implementations, and business process transformation
Advising on AI Governance, Ethics & Emerging Tech Risks, evaluating data privacy, intellectual property protections, model reliability, and cybersecurity safeguards surrounding enterprise and studio AI adoption
Assisting management with ad-hoc strategic reviews, fraud risk assessments, and rapid-response advisory projects
Audit Innovation, Analytics & AI Enablement:
Championing digital transformation across the audit lifecycle through Generative AI, advanced data analytics, and process automation
Deploying continuous auditing and anomaly detection models using tools such as Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI/Tableau
Utilizing modern AI tools to accelerate workpaper drafting, benchmark industry standards, synthesize complex datasets, and streamline repetitive audit procedures
SOX 404 Execution: Lead walkthroughs and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls across core business cycles and IT-integrated processes
Audit Lifecycle Management: Lead planning, risk assessment, audit program design, fieldwork execution, and workpaper documentation adhering to department and IIA standards
AI & Workflow Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities to integrate Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and automated workflows to accelerate workpaper documentation, research, and audit testing
Emerging Risk & AI Governance: Assist in evaluating risks and control environments related to emerging technologies, including enterprise AI implementations, model governance, data security, and third-party vendor integrations
Data Analytics & Automation: Utilize advanced data tools (Alteryx, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, advanced Excel) to perform full-population testing, anomaly detection, and continuous monitoring
Root-Cause Analysis & Recommendations: Identify control gaps and operational inefficiencies; partner with business and studio leadership to develop practical, high-impact remediation strategies
Stakeholder Communication: Draft clear, concise audit findings and formal report deliverables; present insights constructively to management and process owners
Ad-Hoc & Special Projects: Participate in special reviews, fraud investigations, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives

Our take

As the parent company to some of the most successful video game companies and titles, Take-Two Interactive is a global leading force in the development, publishing and marketing of consumer interactive entertainment.

Developing and publishing principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division and Zynga, Take-Two has powered industry-leading titles such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, the catalog of NBA 2K games, BioShock and FarmVille.

With its well-established catalog of games, Take-Two Interactive is a titan in the industry and is set to see further success. It continues to expand its subsidiaries as well as capitalize on future tech opportunities in the highly innovative gaming industry.