Senior Manager, Audit, Risk, and Advisory

Internal Audit Manager

Universal Music Group Internal Audit department is comprised of in-house professionals located at UMG's corporate headquarters in the Netherlands and at the Operational headquarters in Santa Monica (U.S.) as well as Miami, Florida. The department reports administratively to the Group Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for independently assessing operational processes and the quality of internal control at each level in the organization and within all Group companies.

The team also actively participates in a variety of ad-hoc special projects and provides advice and consultative services with business owners and key management leaders on an as-needed basis. In their role, team members acquire a strong knowledge of the group, its activities, and operations which place them in a strong position to evolve into internal finance management positions in the future.

Leadership Traits

• Team player with a high level of EQ and ability to listen
• Curious to understand new concepts and learn
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with various levels within the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
• Demonstrates the ability to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, stakeholders in sensitive situations, without damaging the relationship
• Effective in working collaboratively with cross functional team members and with external partners
• Unquestionable integrity and professionalism
• Highly motivated, self-starter

Bring Your Vibe:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a combination of public accounting, industry and/or internal audit or control related roles.
• Prior experience working in a multinational company
• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• CPA or CIA certification required
• Working knowledge of governance and internal control regulations
• Knowledge of Entity-level, process, IT General and application controls
• Knowledge of complex accounting principles (IFRS)
• Understanding of operational risk areas and related audit strategies
• Experience managing less experienced staff and/or co-source oversight on a project basis
• Experience as a people manager with proven leadership and talent development capabilities
• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC, and Hyperion FM a plus
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with various levels within the organization.
• Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite to intermediate (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Visio.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills, with experience in Data analytics
• Multilingual: Fluent English, another language is a plus
• Ability and availability to travel internationally and lead work on-site at Group subsidiaries

Perks Playlist:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
• A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.