United Talent Agency · 5 hours ago
Vice President, Internal Audit and Corporate Risk Management
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $325K/yr
15+ years expUnited Talent Agency (UTA) is a leading global entertainment company that represents iconic artists and creators. They are seeking a Vice President of Internal Audit and Risk to oversee the development and improvement of their internal audit and enterprise risk management programs, ensuring effective financial controls and risk mitigation strategies across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and remediation of all phases with the Company’s ongoing financial operations and internal controls
Design, implement, and maintain a robust Corporate Risk Management (ERM) framework and program across the organization
Facilitate the identification, prioritization, assessment, and monitoring of the Company's top enterprise risks (strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational)
Provide regular, high-quality reporting on the Company’s risk profile, internal control effectiveness, and audit findings to the Chief Accounting Officer/Chief Risk Officer, executive leadership, and audit committee
Assess and document all current processes and implement financial control best practices when available
Manage and lead a third-party vendor to assist with aspects of the internal control program as needed and risk advisory services
Implement strategies to develop the processes and requirements for all the Company’s subsidiaries
Develop and monitor a gap analysis program to ensure the safeguarding of the Company’s assets and control environment
Develop an understanding of the Company’s transactional processes and monitor any changes to ensure a best practice operating environment
Provide and implement a transition plan for all subsidiaries and acquisitions to adopt company-wide best practice controls, systems, and procedures
Expand upon the existing control environment and mitigate gaps when necessary
Periodically review, document, and assess all controls tied to material financial processes
Evaluate and recommend automated processes or systems in an effort to remain current with technological advances
Stay current with changes in regulatory guidance and industry leading practices
Assist with special projects as needed, including acquisition integration and due diligence from a risk perspective
Qualification
Required
15+ years of relevant accounting and risk management experience, including public and private accounting
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related degree
Professional certification including CPA and/or CIA (CRMA or other relevant risk certification a plus)
Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls concepts
Demonstrated experience in implementing and maturing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and COSO Internal Control Framework required
Ability to identify problems, recommend effective solutions and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timely
Expert knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and control self-assessment techniques
Proven ability to partner with business leaders across departments (e.g., Legal, IT, Operations) to drive risk-aware decision-making
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Preferred
Experience building infrastructure at a rapidly growing organization a plus
Benefits
The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies
Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
The opportunity to do the best work of your career
Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being
Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow
Company
United Talent Agency
United Talent Agency is a talent and literary agency representing actors, writers, directors, producers, recording artists and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
EQT
2022-07-18Secondary Market
2018-08-07Series Unknown
Leadership Team
David Kramer
Chief Executive Officer
Claudia Russo
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Recent News
2025-12-03
The Hollywood Reporter
2025-11-19
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