What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Audit Operations position at SymphonyAI?
Introduction SymphonyAI MediaAI (SAIM) is the preeminent leader in Audit and Revenue Management Services for the media industry; auditing billions of dollars each year in license fees, retransmission consent fees, subscriber fees, and royalty payments on behalf of major media companies in the Fortune 500 throughout the world. SymphonyAI Media is seeking a results-driven, highly motivated Vice President of Digital Audit Operations to lead our Digital Audit Services team. Job Description Audit Department Team Management and Oversight : Oversee all aspects of assigned Audit Team with focus on revenue assurance (royalty or license fee auditing), responsible for directly managing a team of auditors, senior auditors and managers on assigned audits, on a project by project basis, throughout all phases of the audit process, including fieldwork, post-fieldwork, contract compliance and report processing Manages and plans audit engagements from inception to audit report completion and delivery Review audit fieldwork completed by direct reports completing Quality Control review, reviewing for variances, trends, inconsistencies and audit findings Review audit report packages completed by Staff Auditors prior to delivery to SMAI audit clientele Setting team goals to insure execution of audits Working extensively with other VPs in talent development and training all department staff Direct reports include Staff Auditors, Senior Auditors and Audit / Project Managers Contribute to creating and reviewing new proposals, assessing resource requirements and pricing objectives Assignment of Team staff to all Team-specific audit projects Independently analyze data to determine trends, variances and inconsistencies Review and analyze complex contractual agreements for compliance and assess risk related to key contractual terms Review complex audit report packages completed by Audit Department staff, using our specialized internal software programs and analytical tools to ultimately present audit packages to our clientele Complete in-depth financial analysis of multiple-revenue streams and subscriber systems Provide detailed and sustainable recommendations to our clients Conduct annual site visits to select client groups to review the audit program, as well as to go over specific audit reports / audit issues, as applicable Training & Staff Development : In conjunction with Audit Department senior management team and HR, oversee all team-specific staff development / training, conflict management, staffing / HR issues for team staff Sales Strategy and Corporate Alignment : Collaborate with Audit Department senior management team and Sales team on audit program renewals, new business projects / deals, pricing proposal analysis / preparation, conduct value-based client presentations / demonstrations, etc. Identify and help in pursuing key business opportunities for SMAI department growth Work with Audit Department senior management team to accomplish the company’s strategic vision and annual operational goals through the alignment of staff / resources Required Education, Experience and Competencies : BA / BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA a plus. Royalty (licensing) auditing experience a plus CPA desired but not required 3-5 years of experience preferred working in an Auditor / Project Manager / Manager capacity – managing all phases of the audit process from commencement to final audit report delivery. 2-3 years of experience preferred managing a team of direct reports. Ability to prioritize key projects to meet contractual commitments and client demands, using input and priorities provided from various members of the Senior Management Team and Audit Clientele. Outstanding leadership skills with proven ability to lead and motivate audit team. Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, senior management, auditees, and other team members. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion with key company relationships. Strong aptitude for financial and numerical analysis Highly developed critical thinking aptitude, with a demonstrated ability to think creatively and practically when resolving issues. Superior verbal communication skills : ability to clearly communicate results of analysis to clients and business leaders. Excellent communication skills, including advanced experience in business writing. Ability to process large volumes of data with an extremely high level of accuracy About Us SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and enterprise IT. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown to today serve 2000 Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 2,500 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.Audit Department Team Management and Oversight : Oversee all aspects of assigned Audit Team with focus on revenue assurance (royalty or license fee auditing), responsible for directly managing a team of auditors, senior auditors and managers on assigned audits, on a project by project basis, throughout all phases of the audit process, including fieldwork, post-fieldwork, contract compliance and report processing Manages and plans audit engagements from inception to audit report completion and delivery Review audit fieldwork completed by direct reports completing Quality Control review, reviewing for variances, trends, inconsistencies and audit findings Review audit report packages completed by Staff Auditors prior to delivery to SMAI audit clientele Setting team goals to insure execution of audits Working extensively with other VPs in talent development and training all department staff Direct reports include Staff Auditors, Senior Auditors and Audit / Project Managers Contribute to creating and reviewing new proposals, assessing resource requirements and pricing objectives Assignment of Team staff to all Team-specific audit projects Independently analyze data to determine trends, variances and inconsistencies Review and analyze complex contractual agreements for compliance and assess risk related to key contractual terms Review complex audit report packages completed by Audit Department staff, using our specialized internal software programs and analytical tools to ultimately present audit packages to our clientele Complete in-depth financial analysis of multiple-revenue streams and subscriber systems Provide detailed and sustainable recommendations to our clients Conduct annual site visits to select client groups to review the audit program, as well as to go over specific audit reports / audit issues, as applicable Training & Staff Development : In conjunction with Audit Department senior management team and HR, oversee all team-specific staff development / training, conflict management, staffing / HR issues for team staff Sales Strategy and Corporate Alignment : Collaborate with Audit Department senior management team and Sales team on audit program renewals, new business projects / deals, pricing proposal analysis / preparation, conduct value-based client presentations / demonstrations, etc. Identify and help in pursuing key business opportunities for SMAI department growth Work with Audit Department senior management team to accomplish the company’s strategic vision and annual operational goals through the alignment of staff / resources Required Education, Experience and Competencies : BA / BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA a plus. Royalty (licensing) auditing experience a plus CPA desired but not required 3-5 years of experience preferred working in an Auditor / Project Manager / Manager capacity – managing all phases of the audit process from commencement to final audit report delivery. 2-3 years of experience preferred managing a team of direct reports. Ability to prioritize key projects to meet contractual commitments and client demands, using input and priorities provided from various members of the Senior Management Team and Audit Clientele. Outstanding leadership skills with proven ability to lead and motivate audit team. Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, senior management, auditees, and other team members. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion with key company relationships. Strong aptitude for financial and numerical analysis Highly developed critical thinking aptitude, with a demonstrated ability to think creatively and practically when resolving issues. Superior verbal communication skills : ability to clearly communicate results of analysis to clients and business leaders. Excellent communication skills, including advanced experience in business writing. Ability to process large volumes of data with an extremely high level of accuracySymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and enterprise IT. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown to today serve 2000 Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 2,500 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.
