Internal Audit Manager

Who We Are:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager will be based in the T2 New York headquarters.

The Take-Two Internal Audit (“IA”) team enhances and protects organizational value by delivering independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advice, and insights. We partner closely with leadership across our global publishing labels and corporate functions to serve as trusted advisors, championing a modern, tech-forward audit approach that leverages automation, advanced data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver high-impact risk and control solutions.

Department Core Pillars

We are a multi-disciplinary service organization delivering value across four foundational pillars:

• Internal Audit & Operational Assurance
  • Conducting enterprise-wide operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risk-based audits across corporate functions and global publishing labels.
  • Evaluating emerging operational risks, including algorithmic workflows, automated business processes, and third-party vendor dependencies.
  • Developing, prioritizing, and executing an agile, risk-based annual audit plan.
• SOX & IT Internal Controls Compliance
  • Driving end-to-end Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX 404) compliance in close alignment with External Audit.
  • Performing walkthroughs and testing across business cycles and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
  • Evaluating automated controls, system interfaces, and AI-enabled accounting/financial tools to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Risk Consulting & Emerging Technology Advisory
  • Serving as enterprise subject matter advisors on internal control design, system implementations, and business process transformation.
  • Advising on AI Governance, Ethics & Emerging Tech Risks, evaluating data privacy, intellectual property protections, model reliability, and cybersecurity safeguards surrounding enterprise and studio AI adoption.
  • Assisting management with ad-hoc strategic reviews, fraud risk assessments, and rapid-response advisory projects.
• Audit Innovation, Analytics & AI Enablement
  • Championing digital transformation across the audit lifecycle through Generative AI, advanced data analytics, and process automation.
  • Deploying continuous auditing and anomaly detection models using tools such as Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI/Tableau.
  • Utilizing modern AI tools to accelerate workpaper drafting, benchmark industry standards, synthesize complex datasets, and streamline repetitive audit procedures.

What You’ll Take On:

• Supporting the risk assessment to identify business risks and areas that Internal Audit can add value, including proposing operational audits and continuous monitoring activities
• Managing and executing end-to-end operational audits, including planning, scoping, execution and reporting
• Take a proactive role in departmental transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including advising on updates to methodology, use of technology, and emerging professional practices in addition to maintaining strong quality control practices
• Coordinating and supervising internal audit staff and co-sourced resources with the broader Internal Audit team
• Performing root cause analysis to identify and assess issues and recommendations resulting from audit and SOX reviews
• Communicating observations and recommendations via high quality reports and oral presentations to the SVP IA, business leaders, senior management and the external auditor
• Acting as a liaison between business units to facilitate changes in processes/systems
• Identifying continuous improvement and efficiency opportunities
• Proactively identifying opportunities to integrate Generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and automated workflows to accelerate workpaper documentation, research, and audit testing
• Staying current on changes within the business and evaluating the impact of these changes on T2’s risk profile
• Staying current on legislative and industry changes that may impact processes and risk at T2
• Managing and performing special projects/management requests as needed
• Maintain the department’s standing and credibility throughout the organization
• Serve as a coach and mentor to more junior team members through leading by example and providing real time constructive feedback on performance
• Assisting with the evaluation of T2’s cybersecurity and data privacy framework
• Performing scoping, walkthroughs and tests of internal controls within T2’s business units as part of SOX compliance
• Coordinating and supervising internal audit staff and co-sourced resources with the broader Internal Audit team
• Identifying, developing and documenting issues and recommendations resulting from audit and SOX reviews
• Performing special projects as assigned (e.g., system/software implementations)

What You Bring:

• 3 - 6 years of experience (Big 4 Internal Audit experience is a plus)
• Maintains a professional designation, such as a CPA, CIA or CISA and/or related university degree
• Attention to detail
• Experience with report writing
• Understanding of accounting and auditing standards (knowledge of the IIA Standards is a plus)
• Understanding of SOX compliance for a public company
• Experience with controls rationalization and strategies to drive efficient SOX compliance programs
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for or practical experience utilizing AI productivity tools, prompt optimization, data automation, and visualization tools in everyday audit work
• Experience liaising with senior management, processes owners and external auditors
• Proven track record in business processes analysis, design, auditing, IT and systems audit, ERP systems and accounting
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure

Great to Have:

• Previous experience in the entertainment/gaming industry

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture: Recognized as an industry leader in workplace creativity and innovation, our core tenets are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: We pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be inquisitive, collaborative, and to grow within and around the global enterprise.
• Work Hard, Play Hard: Connect and unwind through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release celebrations, and monthly team challenges.
• Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with premium company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); commuter benefits; fitness allowance; and free games.

The pay range for this position in New York at the start of employment is expected to be between $127,500 and $188,700 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.