Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and Analytics

Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and Analytics

45916 New York, NY, US, 10036 Finance/Accounting New York Full-Time

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you'll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you're energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we'd be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET'S GO!

Overview and Responsibilities

The Senior Staff, Risk & Analytics, Internal Audit supports the delivery of data-driven insights, risk-based audits, and advisory work across the company. This role involves advanced analytics and operational audits. It also includes investigations, risk assessments, and special projects. These activities help the business operate successfully in a fast-changing media and entertainment environment. The Senior collaborates with the Internal Audit executive team, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to evaluate processes, governance, and internal controls. The role requires comfort working with complex and imperfect data, applying sound judgment, and designing analytics that address real business questions. Engagements may include several types of reviews. These are operational reviews, T&E audits, production audits, and management-requested reviews. There may also be additional advisory initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support planning and execution of risk-based analytics for audits, advisory engagements, and special projects
• Develop project objectives, scopes, and risk assessments focused on key business priorities
• Design approaches for non-routine or evolving activities requiring professional judgment
• Evaluate process efficiency, controls, and governance; identify opportunities to reduce friction and improve accountability
• Conduct end-to-end process walkthroughs and root-cause analysis
• Assess operational maturity and scalability in a high-growth or transformational area
• Perform advanced data analysis to support audit planning, testing, investigations, and continuous risk monitoring
• Analyze large datasets (e.g., production costs, T&E spend, payroll, vendor payments, advertising revenue) to identify trends and emerging risks
• Translate business risks into targeted, meaningful analytics
• Use dashboards and visuals to share insights. Prepare presentations for audience members who are not technical
• Support management-requested projects through data collection, analysis, and documentation of findings
• Collect, validate, and analyze data from diverse internal and external sources
• Present insights through PowerPoint, dashboards, and other visualization tools
• Build robust working relationships with business leaders and cross-functional partners (SOX, Compliance, Finance, Legal)
• Communicate results clearly, explaining root cause, risk, and business impact
• Provide useful, business-aligned recommendations and involve remediation plans when needed
• Maintain self-reliance and objectivity while serving as a trusted advisor
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit plan
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies and analytics capabilities
• Act as a thought partner on analytics tools, technologies, and industry trends
• Informally mentor less-experienced team members

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, data analytics, or a related field

Robust knowledge of operational risk, internal controls, audit methodologies, and risk management

Experience executing analytics-driven operational reviews (e.g., T&E, production, vendor payments, revenue processes)

Demonstrated ability to examine large, complex, and unstructured datasets and derive meaningful insights

Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, ACL, or similar)

Expert-level skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Solid organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal

You need good analytical skills. You should be able to solve problems and think critically. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Additional Qualifications

Big Four or consulting experience preferred

Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA (active or in progress) preferred

Knowledge of ERM frameworks and regulatory compliance considerations

Ability to build trust, influence others, and work skillfully across teams and levels

Self-starter with well-developed effort and the ability to learn quickly

Enlightened curiosity and excitement for solving complex, ambiguous problems

Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage up, down, and across teams

Experience mentoring team members and reviewing work in a high-expectation environment

Well-developed research skills with the ability to synthesize and present findings succinctly

Comfort using AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to support research and professional judgment

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $98,400.00 - 147,600.00. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

What We Offer: Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Generous paid time off. Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products. Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.