Director, Internal Audit

We are seeking a Director, Internal Audit, to help build the internal audit function at Scopely; this position will be hybrid in Culver City, California. This role will report to the Head of Internal Audit and will primarily focus on the company's core business, financial, and operational processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in internal audit, with a proven track record of assessing internal controls and risk management within dynamic and creative industries, specifically within the video game or tech sectors. We will consider candidates willing to relocate to the Los Angeles area for this opportunity.

What You Will Do

• 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 to achieve this
• 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

What You Will Need

• 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
• Operating in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment, must be able to acclimate and add value quickly

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range$162,000—$215,000 USD

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 — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.

Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.

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