Senior Specialist, Global Controls

Overview Universal Music Group’s Global Controls & Assurance (GCA) Department is a global team responsible for defining UMG’s ICFR framework, internal control requirements, and related guidance and training. This role supports the team’s initiatives by owning workstreams across internal audit, SOX compliance, risk assessments, and control assurance activities within UMG Operating Companies, Corporate functions, and key business areas. Responsibilities Own and support defined workstreams within Global Controls & Assurance initiatives, including internal audit initiatives, internal controls over financial reporting/SOX compliance, risk assessments, maturity assessments, and related control assurance activities. Support the evaluation of processes and controls through walkthroughs, risk and control identification, control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, evidence evaluation, and documentation of results. Develop, update, or review audit programs, testing steps, working papers, draft observations, internal control reports, remediation plans, and related deliverables to confirm alignment with initiative objectives, risk areas, and control requirements. Analyze complex problems, validate exceptions, identify root causes and impacts, and develop practical recommendations to support issue resolution and control improvement. Use data analytics, approved technology tools, and innovative approaches to support risk assessment, testing, reporting, quality review, and insight generation. Maintain a thorough understanding of UMG business processes, systems, stakeholders, and industry context to connect assigned work to relevant risks, controls, and business objectives. Prepare review‑ready workpapers, support conclusions with sufficient evidence, incorporate feedback, and follow GCA methodology. Build and sustain productive relationships with control owners, Operating Companies, Corporate functions, Business Units, and initiative team members while maintaining objectivity, confidentiality, and professional skepticism. Escalate risks or obstacles early, communicate status clearly, and collaborate with management to deliver quality solutions. Enhance personal brand and technical proficiency through continuing professional development, knowledge sharing, and participation in training, guidance, and thought leadership activities. Travel domestically and internationally as needed, supporting work on site. Qualifications Minimum of two (2) years of experience in assurance, controls, or operational roles focused on performing internal audits. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline. Preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, or active progress toward certification. Problem‑solving and analytical mindset with the ability to use data effectively to identify and resolve issues. Ability to identify observations and recommendations for business operations and control issues in correlation with financial reporting, regulatory, and operational risk disciplines. Working knowledge of risk, controls, accounting, and/or information technology operations; understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS is preferred. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, commitment to quality, willingness to learn, and interest in innovation, automation, and continuous improvement. Fluent English is required; another language is an advantage. Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services. Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants. Well‑being reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to $720/year). Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement. 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of contributions plus an additional UMG contribution. 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 Well‑being Day). Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent. EEO Statement Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs. 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