About the Position

Senior Internal Audit Associate

New York, NY, USA

About the Company

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

The Challenge

Reporting directly to an Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Auditor will lead and execute risk-based operational audits, SOX 404 compliance testing, and technology-driven advisory engagements.

The Take-Two Internal Audit (“IA”) team enhances and protects organizational value by delivering independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advice, and insights. We partner closely with leadership across our global publishing labels and corporate functions to serve as trusted advisors, championing a modern, tech-forward audit approach that leverages automation, advanced data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver high-impact risk and control solutions.

Department Core Pillars

We are a multi-disciplinary service organization delivering value across four foundational pillars:

Internal Audit & Operational Assurance
- Conducting enterprise-wide operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risk-based audits across corporate functions and global publishing labels.
- Evaluating emerging operational risks, including algorithmic workflows, automated business processes, and third-party vendor dependencies.
- Developing, prioritizing, and executing an agile, risk-based annual audit plan.
SOX & IT Internal Controls Compliance
- Driving end-to-end Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX 404) compliance in close alignment with External Audit.
- Performing walkthroughs and testing across business cycles and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
- Evaluating automated controls, system interfaces, and AI-enabled accounting/financial tools to ensure data integrity and compliance.
Risk Consulting & Emerging Technology Advisory
- Serving as enterprise subject matter advisors on internal control design, system implementations, and business process transformation.
- Advising on AI Governance, Ethics & Emerging Tech Risks, evaluating data privacy, intellectual property protections, model reliability, and cybersecurity safeguards surrounding enterprise and studio AI adoption.
- Assisting management with ad-hoc strategic reviews, fraud risk assessments, and rapid-response advisory projects.
Audit Innovation, Analytics & AI Enablement
- Championing digital transformation across the audit lifecycle through Generative AI, advanced data analytics, and process automation.
- Deploying continuous auditing and anomaly detection models using tools such as Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI/Tableau.
- Utilizing modern AI tools to accelerate workpaper drafting, benchmark industry standards, synthesize complex datasets, and streamline repetitive audit procedures.

Responsibilities

SOX 404 Execution: Lead walkthroughs and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls across core business cycles and IT-integrated processes.
Audit Lifecycle Management: Lead planning, risk assessment, audit program design, fieldwork execution, and workpaper documentation adhering to department and IIA standards.
AI & Workflow Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities to integrate Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and automated workflows to accelerate workpaper documentation, research, and audit testing.
Emerging Risk & AI Governance: Assist in evaluating risks and control environments related to emerging technologies, including enterprise AI implementations, model governance, data security, and third-party vendor integrations.
Data Analytics & Automation: Utilize advanced data tools (Alteryx, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, advanced Excel) to perform full-population testing, anomaly detection, and continuous monitoring.
Root-Cause Analysis & Recommendations: Identify control gaps and operational inefficiencies; partner with business and studio leadership to develop practical, high-impact remediation strategies.
Stakeholder Communication: Draft clear, concise audit findings and formal report deliverables; present insights constructively to management and process owners.
Ad-Hoc & Special Projects: Participate in special reviews, fraud investigations, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Requirements

Experience: 2–3 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or a publicly traded corporate internal audit environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or actively pursuing).
Technical & Control Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX Section 404, COSO Internal Control Framework, and IIA Professional Standards.
AI & Technical Aptitude: Demonstrated enthusiasm for or practical experience utilizing AI productivity tools, prompt optimization, data automation, and visualization tools in everyday audit work.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with creative, technical, and executive stakeholders.
Industry Passion: Familiarity with or enthusiasm for the interactive entertainment, digital media, or technology industries is strongly preferred.

What We Offer

Great Company Culture: Recognized as an industry leader in workplace creativity and innovation, our core tenets are integral drivers of our continued success.
Growth: We pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be inquisitive, collaborative, and to grow within and around the global enterprise.
Work Hard, Play Hard: Connect and unwind through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release celebrations, and monthly team challenges.
Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with premium company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); commuter benefits; fitness allowance; and free games.

Salary

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $103,700 and $153,500 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law.

Application Process

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Senior Internal Audit Associate

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