Manager, IT Internal Audit
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As an Information Technology (IT) Manager with the Internal Audit team, you will help deliver risk-based audits and mindful advisory support across the Company. This role involves leading IT audit planning. It also includes fieldwork and reporting activities. All tasks must follow the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). They should also meet the new Global Internal Audit Standards. This role also supports the execution of risk assessments and special projects that help Paramount operate successfully as it shifts at the pace of a dynamic media and entertainment business. The IT Manager partners closely with business leaders, the Internal Audit executive team, and analytics teams to understand how work is conducted across corporate, media, streaming, and production environments. The focus is on evaluating processes, governance, and internal controls through a functional lens using sound judgment and data to identify risks, strengthen decision-making, and deliver insights that matter to stakeholders. The IT Manager is expected to apply professional judgment when assessing IT, operational, financial, fraud, legal, and regulatory risks, leveraging insights derived from data analytics. This is especially important in fast-moving, non-routine, and highly judgment-driven areas that are common in media and entertainment. Engagements may include various tasks. These tasks are: IT audits, operational reviews, audits for television and film productions, fraud investigations, management-requested reviews, and other advisory projects or special projects. You will often work with teams such as SOX, Compliance, Legal, and Finance. This role may also include leading advisory efforts. These efforts help with managing enterprise risk, improving processes, and supporting strategic initiatives. This role requires an action-oriented professional who can operate with limited supervision, apply sound judgment, and balance risk awareness with business practicality.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead risk-based audits and advisory work
Plan and lead risk-based IT audits, advisory engagements, and special projects across Paramount's corporate, media, streaming, advertising, and production businesses
Develop clear audit objectives, scopes, and risk assessments that focus on what matters most to the business, especially in fast-moving, creative, and judgment driven environments
Design mindful audit approaches for non-routine or evolving activities, where flexibility and professional judgment are essential
Evaluate the success of processes, controls, and governance, identifying opportunities to reduce friction, improve accountability, and support sustainable growth
Perform end-to-end process walkthroughs and root cause analysis to help the business address underlying issues, not just symptoms
Assess operational maturity and scalability in high-growth or transformational initiatives
Assess audit and IT risk and identify appropriate audit focus areas
Design audit procedures that appropriately test preventive and detective controls
Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accountability
Use data to support audit conclusions
Leverage advanced data analytics to inform audit planning, testing, investigations, and continuous risk monitoring
Analyze transactional and operational data such as production costs, T&E spend, payroll, vendor payments, and advertising revenue to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks
Partner with analytics or data resources, as needed, to translate business risks into targeted, meaningful analytics, rather than one-size-fits-all testing
Communicate insights derived from data visuals, dashboards, and presentations that are easy for non-technical audiences to understand and act on
Partner with the business
Build trusted relationships with business leaders and process owners. Work with cross-functional partners like SOX, Information Security, Compliance, Finance, and Legal
Clearly communicate audit results and recommendations, explaining root cause, risk, and business impact in straightforward language
Create recommendations that are approachable to the business; these should enhance controls without disrupting business operations
Thoughtfully encourage remediation plans when they don't fully address risk, while remaining solutions-oriented
Serve as a trusted advisor while maintaining self-reliance and objectivity
Lead, coach, and improve how we work
Manage, coach, and develop audit team members, encouraging sound judgment, critical thinking, and ownership
Review work papers and deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Internal Audit standards
Support the team's transition away from checklist-based auditing toward risk focused, insight-driven work
Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit planning process, leveraging data and industry insight to inform priorities
Support the improvement of Internal Audit methods. Help enhance analytics skills. Assist in developing investigative techniques
Act as a thought partner to the Audit executive team on emerging risks, operational trends, and control gaps
Manage multiple engagements simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Requirements
BS or MS in Information Systems, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field
7+ years of experience in IT internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related discipline
Experience leading or executing IT audits (e.g., Application and infrastructure, security and vulnerability assessments, third-party management, identity and access management, change control, asset management, data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud services, and other emerging technologies)
Robust awareness of IT, operational risk, internal controls, and audit methodologies
Deep awareness of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, NIST, COBIT, and other related security frameworks
Extensive experience leveraging data insights to develop risk-based audit methodologies and interpreting analytics to support audit conclusions
Knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and regulatory compliance considerations
Experience leading and coaching team members, reviewing work, and managing deliverables in a high-expectation environment
Expert-level skills in the MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Organized, self-directed, with robust project management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Clear, concise communicator who can explain complex issues in plain language and tailor messages to different audiences, both verbally and in writing
Remarkable analytical and critical-thinking skills with attention to quality and detail
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust, influence others, and work skillfully across teams and levels
Driven individual with a high level of forward-thinking and productivity under limited oversight, and the ability to learn quickly to become a contributing team member in a short period of time
Great interpersonal skills with the proven ability to encourage others, build consensus, work in a team (e.g., ability to manage upwards, downwards, and laterally), and oversee difficult situations with tactfulness
Exceptional research skills and the ability to organize, synthesize, and succinctly present results
Comfort leveraging AI-enabled tools to support research, pattern recognition, and professional judgment
Additional qualifications
Experience within a top public accounting company, consulting organization, or internal audit function of a large public company is preferred
Professional certification(s) such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CP, or equivalent (active or in progress) preferred
Benefits & conditions
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramounts most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.