Senior Analyst Internal Audit

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is seeking a Senior Analyst, Internal Audit to test and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting in support of SOX 404 compliance.

The role reports to the Manager and Senior Director, Internal Audit, and may involve ITGC testing with potential collaboration with external resources. You will document design and operating effectiveness of controls, coordinate with process owners, and remediate deficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 2–3 years of audit experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SOX 404 and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting across process areas.
• Ensure documentation requests are received timely and accurately from process owners to avoid delays.
• Evaluate deficiencies and determine root causes to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Remediate control deficiencies and track findings through resolution and remediation testing.
• Identify improvement opportunities in processes and internal controls and provide practical recommendations.
• Develop and manage working relationships with key process and control owners.
• Assist external auditors by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Assist the Senior Director and Manager with ad hoc requests to support SOX testing and projects.
• Provide exceptional experiences on-site by adhering to appearance and presentation guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring?

As a member of the Internal Audit organization, the Senior Analyst, Internal Audit will work directly with the Manager, Internal Audit and Senior Director, Internal Audit, and test internal controls over financial reporting to comply with MSG’s SOX 404 requirements for the MSG family of companies. The Senior Analyst, Internal Audit will evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and work with business process owners to remediate any control design and operating deficiencies. In addition, the Senior Analyst may work directly with external contracted resources and/or with the Manager, Internal Audit, to conduct testing of Information Technology controls.

What will you do?

• Assess and document the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting across various process areas, including following pre-determined testing steps and recommending changes or enhancements where relevant, preparing documentation requests of the business process and technology owners, and organizing and documenting supporting evidence in workpapers.
• Ensure documentation requests are received timely and accurately from business process and control owners to avoid delays in testing.
• Evaluate and draft control design and operating effectiveness deficiencies and determine root causes to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Work with business process and control owners to remediate control deficiencies in a timely manner and track findings through resolution and remediation testing.
• Identify improvement opportunities in business processes and internal controls and provide constructive and practical recommendations that will strengthen the internal control environment.
• Develop and manage working relationships with key business process and control owners.
• Manage and train student associate/staff resources, where applicable, to ensure their work meets the standards of the Internal Audit department.
• Assist external auditors in their audit by providing documentation, explanations, and support as needed.
• Assist the Senior Director and Manager, Internal Audit with ad hoc requests, as needed, to support timely completion of SOX testing and Internal Audit projects
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study with 2-3 years of audit or related (accounting, financial reporting) experience. Big 4 public accounting experience a plus.
• Relevant certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the requirements of SOX 404 and internal controls over financial reporting.
• A strong understanding of financial and operational internal controls; baseline understanding of IT General Computing (ITGC) controls.
• Ability to critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and professional skepticism.
• Self-driven, motivated, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates high professional ethics and dependability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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Pay Range $75,000 – $100,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.