Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

Playlist; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Playlist seeks a Sr. Manager of Internal Audit to lead and mature its global SOX program, including the recently acquired European business, EGYM. You will own SOX 404, partner with Finance and IT, and guide risk-based audits across multiple entities.

This role has no direct reports today but offers the opportunity to build a team as the function scales. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in SOX compliance and internal audit, strong US GAAP and IFRS knowledge, and experience with cross-border

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in SOX compliance and internal audit
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS including multi-entity consolidation
• Experience in private/public company environments
• CPA or CIA certification, or actively pursuing, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and mature the Playlist SOX program across entities and jurisdictions
• Lead walkthroughs and testing of ICFR
• Develop remediation plans and partner with process owners
• Coordinate with external auditors and cross-functional teams to embed controls

Skills

SOX compliance

ICFR

Internal audit

GAAP/IFRS

risk-based audits

Audit leadership

ITGC liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

AuditBoard

Optro

Job description

About the Company

At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections.

The Role You'll Play

We are seeking a Sr. Manager of Internal Audit to lead and mature Playlist’s global SOX compliance program, including the buildout of controls for our recently acquired European business, EGYM. In this role, you’ll own SOX 404 compliance, partner across the business to strengthen the internal control environment, and lead risk-based audits. The ideal candidate brings 7-10 years of SOX compliance and internal audit experience across private and public company environments, working knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, growth-oriented company that’s constantly launching new initiatives. This role has no direct reports today, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the function matures.

• SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Lead, maintain, and mature the Playlist SOX program across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including building out the program for our recently acquired European business
  • Apply US GAAP and IFRS knowledge, including cross-border consolidation processes, particularly for our newly acquired European entity
  • Lead walkthroughs and testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
  • Lead SOX control build-out and process integration following M&A, with immediate focus on maturing the program at our newly acquired European business
  • Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness for key business processes
  • Maintain and update risk and control matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts
  • Identify deficiencies, assess risk impact, and develop remediation plans
  • Partner with control owners to ensure timely remediation and sustainable improvements
  • Perform risk assessments to identify emerging financial, operational, and compliance risks
  • Support fraud risk assessment and monitoring activities, as needed
  • Partner with the Director of Compliance and Controls on the long-term team structure for Internal Audit/SOX Compliance; this role has no direct reports today, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the function scales
• Private & Public Company Support
  • Adapt audit and compliance practices to meet both private company governance needs and public company regulatory requirements, including readiness for potential public reporting
  • Strengthen documentation, review controls, and reporting discipline to align with public company expectations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to embed effective controls within business processes
  • Partner with the Cyber Security team to ensure cohesion between business process controls and ITGCs, which are currently owned by Cyber Security
  • Coordinate with external auditors to support integrated audit requirements
  • Train and guide process owners on internal control best practices
  • Contribute to AI adoption, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support ad-hoc special projects as needed by senior leadership

The Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 7-10 years of experience in:
  • Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred), and/or
  • Internal audit or SOX compliance roles within private and/or public companies
• Strong knowledge of:
  • SOX 404 requirements
  • Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
  • IFRS and US GAAP, including multi-entity consolidation
  • Risk-based audit methodologies
• Experience leading and executing a global SOX compliance program, including for newly acquired or international entities
• Experience leading walkthroughs and control testing
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail; comfortable operating in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment with frequent new initiatives
• Familiarity with GRC/audit management platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, now Optro) and AI-enabled or automation tools that improve audit and risk assessment processes is strongly preferred
• CPA or CIA certification, or actively pursuing, is preferred

It is the Company's intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair and equitable. The goal of Company's compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

The base salary range for this position in the United States is $131,475 to $175,300. The total compensation package for this position may also include a performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.

Note: This description outlines key responsibilities but isn’t intended to cover every task or duty. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals.