A bit about us

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? 

Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. 

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established in-house Internal Audit Team to lead the IT SOX testing program.

The IT SOX Internal Audit Manager will manage the delivery of our IT General Control (ITGC), IT Automated Control (ITAC) and Key Report SOX testing. This is a hands-on role with two direct reports and reporting into the Director of Internal Audit.

The IT SOX Internal Audit Manager will take a lead role, alongside the Business Process SOX Internal Audit Manager, in overall SOX program management, performance management and team training.

As a member of the Internal Audit Team, the IT SOX Internal Audit Manager will also have the opportunity to perform operational internal audits as part of the wider remit of the team.

Main Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and execute all phases of the Genius Sports IT SOX Compliance Testing Program:

• Work alongside the Business Process SOX Internal Audit Manager to, at least, annually manage the Scoping and Risk Assessment phase.
• Coordinate and lead, at least, annual process walkthroughs alongside the two IT SOX Auditors.
• Manage updates to SOX documentation, including the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) and process flowcharts.
• Manage the Test of Design (TOD), Remediation Testing and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE) testing phases as delivered by the two IT SOX Auditors.
• Review IT SOX Auditor workpapers.
• Provide advice to Control Owners on control design and remediation.
• Lead IT SOX Compliance Testing Program Update sessions with Executive and Senior Management.
• Coordinate with our External Auditors to align testing plans and to respond to documentation requests.
• Lead monthly meetings with Control Owners to provide training and testing updates.
• Mentor and develop the two IT SOX Auditors as part of the Genius Sports Internal Audit Performance Management Framework. Agree annual objectives and hold regular performance management sessions with both.

Required Skills

• At least five years’ experience working on IT SOX programs in either an in-house multi-national firm or an accountancy firm.
• Prior experience operating at a Manager level, including performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Excel and Visio skills.
• Qualified or working to a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor).

Desirable Skills

• Workday, Salesforce, JIRA and PowerBI experience.
• Experience of using data analytics tools to support computer assisted audit techniques.
• Good understanding of software development.
• Tech industry experience.
• Experience working on Operational Internal Audits, including Project Governance audits.

How we work

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses. 

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.