Specialist, Audit & Compliance

CMI Media, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

CMI Media Group in Philadelphia is seeking an Audit & Compliance Specialist. You will act as a practical extension of our Compliance function, helping control owners build audit-ready processes, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role covers SOX readiness, evidence coordination, interaction with finance, deficiency tracking, and leveraging AI to automate tasks. You will partner with cross-functional teams and travel occasionally for quarterly meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in public accounting focusing on audit and internal controls.
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition and financial operations.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15 & 16 or US GAAP ASC 606 is preferred.
• Proficient Excel with advanced functions and macros.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Risk and Controls Matrix (RCM) and coordinate SOX evidence.
• Coordinate audit requests, review PBC submissions, and manage files.
• Serve as liaison between Compliance and Finance/Accounting.
• Monitor deficiencies and remediation activities with owners.
• Leverage AI tools to automate repeatable compliance tasks.

Skills

Audit & ICFR

Excel (advanced)

Communication skills

AI in compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Job description

Specialist, Audit & Compliance

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Specialist, Audit & Compliance to join our team.

The Opportunity: What You’ll Do

As our Audit & Compliance Specialist, you will act as a practical extension of our Compliance function. You won’t just track checklists; you will help control owners build audit-ready processes, proactively solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit & SOX Readiness: Maintain our Risk and Controls Matrix (RCM), coordinate SOX/ICFR evidence, and prepare walkthrough materials to ensure we are always audit-ready.
• Audit Request Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for audit requests. Distribute and track PBC (Provided by Client) lists, review submissions for completeness, and manage version‑controlled support files.
• Control Owner Collaboration: Serve as the day‑to‑day liaison between Compliance and Finance/Accounting. Help control owners understand expectations and deadlines while reinforcing a culture of control ownership.
• Deficiency & Remediation Tracking: Monitor control deficiencies and action plans, review remediation evidence, and proactively follow up with process owners to keep things moving.
• AI & Process Innovation: Bring a modern mindset to compliance! You will leverage AI tools to automate repeatable compliance tasks, standardize evidence templates, and flag potential gaps for human review.

Who You Are

You have a “control mindset” — the unique ability to assess whether documentation is audit‑ready and help teams strengthen their processes without creating unnecessary administrative burden. You are analytical, tech‑savvy, and a great communicator.

Your Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in public accounting with a focus on audit and internal controls.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of complex financial operations and revenue recognition standards.
• Highly preferred: Knowledge of IFRS (specifically IFRS 15 and IFRS 16) OR strong familiarity with US GAAP (specifically ASC 606).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, macros).
• Bonus points: for experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or Sage Intacct) or experience updating RCMs during system implementations.
• Tech Agility: An enthusiasm for leveraging AI and new technologies to automate workflows and improve control execution.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Work Environment & Travel

• Hybrid Flexibility: Ability to work from one of our offices at least once per week (or 4 times per month).
• Travel: Occasional travel to other company or partner offices for quarterly meetings/collaboration (typically once per quarter).
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours on occasion, as business and audit cycles require.

CMI Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.