Activision hiring IT SOX Manager in Atlanta, Georgia, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Job Title:

IT SOX Manager

Requisition ID:

R023325

Job Description:

Job Title: IT SOX Manager, ABK

Reporting To: SOX Director, ABK

Department: ABK SOX, part of Microsoft’s Financial Compliance Group

Location: Redmond, WA; Atlanta, GA

Our World

We have been writing video game history since 1979. We connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. Our products help build community and create social platforms that bring people together. We are relentlessly curious, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to create games of our dreams—and yours. To put it simply, our goal is to make every day more fun with games such as Candy Crush™, Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Hearthstone® and Diablo®.

Our portfolio includes some of the most iconic intellectual properties in all of entertainment, developed by the exceptionally talented teams at Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King, and our independent studios, including Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Toys for Bob, and Treyarch. Activision Blizzard Media unlocks the gateway for brands to the #1 gaming platform in the western world. And our Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group and Activision Blizzard Esports teams own the charge on extending the ways fans connect with our franchises in their everyday lives. Now part of Microsoft, we continue to be one of the most influential and successful interactive entertainment names in the world.

Your Mission

The ABK SOX team is part of Microsoft’s Financial Compliance Group (FCG) within the corporate accounting organization. We are responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across all Activision, Blizzard, and King entities, supporting Microsoft FCG. The IT SOX Manager will be responsible for guiding various partners in driving the year-round SOX compliance program.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Along with the Business Process SOX Manager, lead and implement the year-round SOX program. Typical activities include:
• Audit planning and scoping, including SOX risk assessment (identify relevant IT risks and performing top-down risk-based scoping).
• Planning and conducting efficient process walkthroughs with SOX partners and developing high-quality narratives and process flow diagrams.
• Assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls, including key reports/IPC.
• Identifying and evaluating control issues and process improvement opportunities.
• Communicating results/findings to team leadership and SOX partners and working with management to develop pragmatic solutions to issues.
• Following up on the implementation of management’s action plans and providing ongoing support to management in timely remediation/implementation of action plans.
• Acting as the go-to liaison for ABK IT SOX audit.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers. Review staff auditors’ work for quality control and provide feedback for improvements.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship within ABK and Microsoft audit teams, with external audit and the wider business.
• Maintain current understanding of IT audit/technology developments and emerging risks, and proactively identify IT risks and process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain current understanding of the SEC and PCAOB guidelines, industry trends as well as companywide initiatives and changes, and provide SOX advice to partners on system implementations, policy changes, and regulatory and compliance change, etc.
• Coach, mentor, and continuously support staff auditors for their individual development and team success.
• Give actionable insights to improve SOX compliance execution, cross-team collaboration, and audit efficiency. Actively support knowledge sharing and thought leadership within the ABK and Microsoft audit teams, and with external networks.

Player Profile

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent. 6-8 years of professional working experience required; 2-3 years of Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented. Can work on multiple workstreams with minimal direction and consistently delivering quality work by agreed deadlines.
• A diligent and effective manager who leads by example, demonstrates strong personal credibility and integrity, and mentors a team to achieve high profile and dynamic objectives.
• Can demonstrate proven project management skills and in-depth knowledge of risk assessment, internal controls, SOX methodology, and typical GRC/audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard).
• Effective presence and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to adapt to the audience across all levels of the organization.
• Can demonstrate proven understanding of:
• Integrated audit that considers the interdependencies of IT/system, financial and operational controls in establishing an effective internal control environment.
• IT processes - including applications and infrastructure, change management, asset management, business continuity and disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
• Key concepts related to information systems audit, information security, general IT controls, application controls and technology risks.
• Risk and controls frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO27000 and CIS.
• Solid understanding of Oracle R12 and related infrastructure preferred.
• Stay curious and embrace opportunities for professional development.
• An understanding and passion for the gaming industry a plus.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as advised by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursem*nt account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursem*nt, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.