|Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps| USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. 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Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Data Analytics to build, lead, and scale the Internal Audit data analytics function. This role is responsible for designing, executing, and continuously evolving a data-driven audit strategy that embeds advanced analytics across the audit lifecycle from planning and risk assessment through execution, reporting, and continuous monitoring. The Senior Manager will serve as the architect and owner of the Internal Audit analytics operating model, moving the function from traditional sampling approaches to full-population testing, continuous auditing, and automated assurance. This role requires a blend of operational internal audit expertise, advanced analytics capability, and leadership, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, risk-focused insights for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Analytics Strategy & Operating Model · Develop and execute a multi-year Internal Audit data analytics strategy aligned to the audit plan and enterprise risk priorities. · Own and continuously evolve the Internal Audit analytics operating model, including intake, prioritization, development standards, reuse, governance, and sustainability of analytic solutions. · Identify opportunities to expand audit coverage, efficiency, and assurance using data analytics and automation. Audit Enablement & Continuous Auditing · Embed analytics throughout the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, audit planning, testing, reporting, and follow-up. · Design and deploy automated audit procedures and continuous auditing / monitoring solutions that operate beyond the traditional audit cycle. · Apply professional skepticism to assess data completeness, accuracy, and reliability used in audit testing. Technical Execution & Data Architecture · Lead the design and development of complex analytics using tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Tableau, Business Objects and those embedded in the Company’s ERP to blend and analyze large, disparate data sets. · Serve as the Internal Audit subject-matter expert for SQL-based analytics, including query design, data validation, and performance optimization. · Build strong relationships across various functions to establish sustainable data feeds and effective data access, refresh schedules, and data quality controls supporting ongoing audit analytics. People Leadership & Capability Building · Establish formal training, upskilling, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to raise data literacy across the Internal Audit function. · Balance hands-on analytics work with leadership and strategic oversight. Stakeholder Management & Advisory · Act as a strategic advisor to Internal Audit leadership on where and how analytics can most effectively enhance audit coverage and insight. · Translate complex analytical results into clear, actionable, risk-based narratives for audit management, executives, and other stakeholders. Value Measurement & Reporting · Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of analytics on audit coverage, efficiency, and assurance. · Regularly report analytics progress, results, and value delivered to Internal Audit leadership. Innovation & Emerging Technologies · Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies such as generative AI, process mining, and intelligent automation to further modernize Internal Audit practices. · Stay current on industry trends, leading practices, and evolving technologies related to audit analytics and continuous assurance. Required Qualifications Experience · 8+ years of combined experience in internal audit, data analytics, risk, technology, or related assurance roles. · 4+ years of experience leading analytics initiatives or teams within Internal Audit or a similar risk function. · Demonstrated experience embedding analytics into audit methodologies and delivering scalable, repeatable solutions. Technical Proficiency · Oracle experience strongly preferred. · Alteryx (or Similar): Advanced ability to design workflows, macros, and analytic applications. · Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and control concepts. · SQL: Strong hands-on experience querying and validating large data sets. · Power BI (or similar): Experience querying and reporting from enterprise data warehouses. · Tableau: Proven experience building automated, insight-driven dashboards preferred. Audit & Risk Fundamentals · Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT) and professional auditing standards. · Ability to align analytics to audit objectives, risks, and control assertions. Preferred Education & Certifications · Education: Master’s degree or other certification in Data Analytics, Accounting, Auditing, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. · Certifications: CIA, CISA, CPA, and/or relevant analytics certifications (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau) are a significant plus. #LI-REMOTE #LI-NR2 The annualized base salary for this role will range between $150,000 and $155,000.  Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. 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