Senior Manager, Internal Audit & SOX

<p><b><span>Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.</span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>Who We Are… </span></b></p><p><span>When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…</span></p><p></p><p><span>From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Your New Role...</b></p><p>Internal Audit (IA) and Advisory strengthens WBD's ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, value-added, objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. WBD Internal Audit's vision is to accelerate innovation, increase efficiency and effectiveness, and provide value-added assurance and advisory services while anticipating and mitigating risks. Our approach is designed to directly influence and drive change, facilitating the development of strategic relationships and bolstering the company's ability to anticipate and mitigate risks effectively.<br/>We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Manager, Internal Audit &amp; SOX, who will take a leadership role in shaping the roadmap and strategy of our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Program. This role will also support advisory projects, leveraging SOX process knowledge and trusted relationships to bring expertise and leading practices across WBD’s operations.<br/>In this vital role, you will serve as a process, risk, and internal control subject matter expert across designated organizations, business processes, and stakeholders. To develop an effective internal audit project strategy and plan, you must understand the <span>organization/process/business</span> area’s governance, risk management, and control processes. As a primary point of contact, you will maintain strong, productive relationships with peers and up through leadership across the organization, which is pivotal in driving the success of the stakeholder and Internal Audit teams. Key stakeholders include management, Compliance Teams, External Audit, and our SOX co-source partner.<br/>Your advisory responsibilities will encompass leading project team(s) in strategizing, designing, and implementing comprehensive audits, reviews, analyses, and other related activities while confidently facilitating discussions and presenting outcomes to senior management. The successful candidate will be able to see the big picture and be willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.</p><p></p><p><b>Your Role Accountabilities…</b><br/>• Manage SOX program execution from beginning to end, including the overall program roadmap and timing, walkthroughs, risk assessments, control testing, scoping, and program operations<br/>• Manage the day-to-day activities of audit resources from co-sourcing partner, including onboarding, offboarding, and training<br/>• Proactively drive efficiencies and implement strategic process enhancements to optimize SOX compliance across all relevant departments<br/>• Collaborate closely with business partners to set, monitor, and achieve specific SOX Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with organizational goals<br/>• Drive cross-functional strategies to streamline SOX compliance efforts, ensuring cohesive and efficient practices across different departments<br/>• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, supporting team development, and actively seeking feedback to refine processes and increase effectiveness.<br/>• Review relevant SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices, to assess the design of the control environment and provide recommendations<br/>• Demonstrate deep process knowledge to identify risk areas through formal and informal risk assessments and gap analyses<br/>• Assess controls for changing processes and assist control owners in adapting to new environments, providing guidance focused on efficiency and process improvement<br/>• Communicate audit findings timely and collaborate with process owners to develop recommendations to remediate control deficiencies<br/>• Collaborate with external auditors to create synergies across the SOX program<br/>• Provide guidance and training to key stakeholders on SOX compliance, internal control best practices, and WBD processes<br/>• Develop new internal audit processes and continuously enhance operations, including t