Internal Audit Manager

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

As the Internal Audit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing a risk-based audit plan that supports responsible growth, enhances financial integrity, and strengthens internal controls across business, technology, and finance operations. You will work cross-functionally with leaders from Finance, Operations, Technology, and Legal and Compliance to assess risks, evaluate the company’s control environment, and deliver actionable insights that drive strategic objectives.

In this role, you will be instrumental in fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by translating audit objectives into meaningful business enhancements, and helping to ensure the company is well-positioned to scale responsibly and meet regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate will combine deep auditing knowledge with a strong understanding of digital platforms, online transactions, and gaming operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and goals.

• Contribute to periodic risk assessments and evaluate the design and adequacy of the company’s risk and control framework.

• Lead and perform audits across finance, operations, and IT functions to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and operational efficiency.

• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure internal audit efforts align with regulatory and licensing requirements across relevant jurisdictions.

• Evaluate controls within Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance functions to ensure adherence to gaming laws, licensing requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

• Promote a data-driven audit approach, identifying patterns and anomalies across large datasets related to player activity, transactions, and system performance.

• Prepare clear and actionable audit reports summarizing findings, risk implications, and recommendations for improvement that improve efficiency, scalability, and control maturity across departments.

• Present audit results to senior leadership and key stakeholders, as appropriate.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in integrity and accountability.

• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors to streamline audit activities and knowledge sharing.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of audit experience in internal audit, risk assurance, or public accounting roles, including 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant credentials are preferred but not required.

• Experience in regulatory compliance in gaming and financial environments required; experience in digital gaming, fintech, or technology sectors desirable.

• Deep understanding of financial reporting processes, including internal control frameworks and IT general controls (ITGCs) required.

• Expertise in internal audit practices, risk assessments, control testing, and reporting.

• Ability to build trust and credibility across diverse business and technical teams and translating audit issues into meaningful, actionable insights.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize risk, focus on impact, and deliver value through audit execution.

• Ability to manage across time zones and occasionally travel for strategic in-person working sessions. 

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

• Flexible vacation allowance.

• Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, with opportunities for in-person collaboration at our various headquarter locations.

• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand.

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunity employer).