Staff SOX IT Controls Analyst

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. 

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey, Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

THE ROSTER
At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is seeking a dynamic and experienced Staff SOX IT Controls Analyst to add to its first line of defense (1LOD) Technology & Cyber Governance, Risk & Controls (GRC) team. This role will serve as the central point of contact for addressing all ITGC inquiries, managing escalations related to SOX IT control issues, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and will work closely with Enterprise Risk and Flutter Internal Controls for alignment with 2LOD Divisional and 2LOD Group SOX strategies. This role will report to the Technology Regulatory and Controls Senior Manager and will play a pivotal role in defining robust controls and processes to adhere to the company’s compliance obligations with SEC and SOX regulations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in IT SOX audits, controls testing, and risk management, while fostering collaboration across departments.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Liaise with the SOX Testing team and key stakeholders to ensure FanDuel’s overall compliance with SOX Section 404 requirements, including but not limited to:
  • Act as the primary liaison between Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Enterprise Risk, and SOX testing / audit teams for all matters related to SOX IT General Controls (ITGC).
  • Respond to inquiries and escalations related to SOX ITGCs from internal and external auditors, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication
  • Work in lockstep with SOX Accounting and SOX Risk Program Management to ensure scope alignment and audit support
  • Drive efforts to improve SOX IT scoping strategies, develop a comprehensive understanding of applicable IT and business processes, and support the maintenance of integrated IT and business process, risk and control framework documentation
  • Consult on the control design and implementation of required and repeatable ITGCs with process owners to meet regulatory requirements, including for new products, processes and system implementation launches ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place prior to launch
  • Create and improve SOX ready documentation (e.g., narratives, flow charts, IT process & control descriptions)
  • Coordinate dynamic ITGC testing schedules defined by Flutter Internal Controls and/or external audit with stakeholders that fit business capacities while still meeting regulatory deadlines
  • Evaluate and track reported control deficiencies, root causes, and planned corrective actions in conjunction with IT and business process owners to ensure timely and accurate resolution
  • Prepare and present regular reports to senior