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 base