Senior Auditor - Technology
Company Overview
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY:
Fanatics Corporate Audit and Risk Management are positioned as collaborative risk partners to provide independent assurance and proactive advisory engagements. Each of these efforts is designed to provide unique risk insights and recommendations for
improving the organizations control environment in support of Fanatics strategic plan.
The Senior Auditor Technology will play a key role in helping build the Internal Audit function and ensure processes and controls are robust and scalable as the company continues to grow. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, Technology, this role will assist with the companys risk assessment and controls activities, including audit planning and execution, risk management, operational reviews, and compliance.
The Senior Auditor Technology will collaborate with our business partners, external auditors, and executive leadership as well as co-sourced consultants to accomplish audits following our audit plan timeline.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in the development and execution of audit projects from all phases including planning, designing, and executing test procedures, and documenting results in a manner that effectively communicates issues and risks.
Execute audit projects according to the Corporate Audit handbook and IIA professional standards.
Interpret the significance of audit issues, recommend practical solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders on remediation.
Track and validate issues identified in the technology space and monitor until remediation.
Assist in audit team initiatives such as process improvements and playbook design.
Build strong working relationships and trust with business partners across the organization by providing meaningful insight and tools to help them mitigate risks and execute controls.
Periodically travel as needed (approximately 15%).
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in information systems, computer science, data science, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience in audit, risk management, and/or technical operational roles.
Professional certifications such as CISA (preferred) and CISSP or CIPT (a plus).
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Requires a strong understanding of key technology risks and information system controls including but not limited to information security, infrastructure, tech operations, software development and data protection.
Audit experience of various cloud environments and supporting technologies, multiple operating system and database platforms and Oracle ERP.
Possess strong analytical problem-solving skills and demonstrate intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism.
Able to be strategic when shaping approaches to effectively assess risk.
Requires excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner and is candid and forthright in communicating issues, concerns, and audit activities to all levels of management.
Ability to facilitate sensitive investigations with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Highly motivated and committed to learning and progressing.
Experience with auditing leveraging the use of data analysis tools is a plus.
The ideal candidate will possess an inclusive mindset that seeks to champion inclusion, diversity, equality, and advocacy in daily work activities, decisions, and relationships
The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $142,000 which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and dont fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics fair labor practices.
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (Personal Information). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our Candidate Privacy Policy-CA
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Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY:
Fanatics Corporate Audit and Risk Management are positioned as collaborative risk partners to provide independent assurance and proactive advisory engagements. Each of these efforts is designed to provide unique risk insights and recommendations for
improving the organizations control environment in support of Fanatics strategic plan.
The Senior Auditor Technology will play a key role in helping build the Internal Audit function and ensure processes and controls are robust and scalable as the company continues to grow. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, Technology, this role will assist with the companys risk assessment and controls activities, including audit planning and execution, risk management, operational reviews, and compliance.
The Senior Auditor Technology will collaborate with our business partners, external auditors, and executive leadership as well as co-sourced consultants to accomplish audits following our audit plan timeline.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in the development and execution of audit projects from all phases including planning, designing, and executing test procedures, and documenting results in a manner that effectively communicates issues and risks.
Execute audit projects according to the Corporate Audit handbook and IIA professional standards.
Interpret the significance of audit issues, recommend practical solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders on remediation.
Track and validate issues identified in the technology space and monitor until remediation.
Assist in audit team initiatives such as process improvements and playbook design.
Build strong working relationships and trust with business partners across the organization by providing meaningful insight and tools to help them mitigate risks and execute controls.
Periodically travel as needed (approximately 15%).
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in information systems, computer science, data science, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience in audit, risk management, and/or technical operational roles.
Professional certifications such as CISA (preferred) and CISSP or CIPT (a plus).
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Requires a strong understanding of key technology risks and information system controls including but not limited to information security, infrastructure, tech operations, software development and data protection.
Audit experience of various cloud environments and supporting technologies, multiple operating system and database platforms and Oracle ERP.
Possess strong analytical problem-solving skills and demonstrate intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism.
Able to be strategic when shaping approaches to effectively assess risk.
Requires excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner and is candid and forthright in communicating issues, concerns, and audit activities to all levels of management.
Ability to facilitate sensitive investigations with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Highly motivated and committed to learning and progressing.
Experience with auditing leveraging the use of data analysis tools is a plus.
The ideal candidate will possess an inclusive mindset that seeks to champion inclusion, diversity, equality, and advocacy in daily work activities, decisions, and relationships
The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $142,000 which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and dont fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics fair labor practices.
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (Personal Information). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our Candidate Privacy Policy-CA
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