Purpose:
To plan and execute financial and operational audits of the activities of The New York Times Company’s various affiliates to determine adequacy of internal controls, efficiency of operations, fairness of reported financial data, and compliance with the Company’s financial policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Plans the scope, timing and objectives of financial and operational audits as well as special projects.
- Develops or tailors audit programs for each assignment based on risk assessment or pre-audit fieldwork.
- Develops Audit Plan including time and dollar budgets.
- Conducts fieldwork in accordance with Audit Plan and approved programs and guidelines.
- Directs, guides and instructs staff assigned to engagement and reviews their work for accuracy, completeness and adherence to engagement procedures.
- Keeps the Vice President updated on the status and progress and key issues of each engagement.
- Presents or assists in presenting oral or written reports to management during and at the conclusion
- of each engagement.
- Communicates audit recommendations to management and performs follow-up reviews, as required, to assess the implementation status of prior audit recommendations.
- Performs administrative and professional duties such as insuring staff’s familiarity and compliance with the administrative policies promulgated by the Vice President.
- Assists Vice President in specific assignments or other departmental matters as required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must have good analytical and interview skills or experience.
- Experience in auditing Employee Benefit Plans (i.e. Pension, Healthcare Accounting & Administration) preferred.
- At least 4 years of audit experience with a firm of certified public accountants or a large publicly owned corporation is required.
- Compensating experience in other related disciplines will be considered.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting.
- A Certification in Public Accountancy is required (at a minimum pursuit of the CPA license must be in process).
- Must be able to travel, if necessary, to complete job assignments.
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Company Information:
The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
EEO Statement:
The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
To plan and execute financial and operational audits of the activities of The New York Times Company’s various affiliates to determine adequacy of internal controls, efficiency of operations, fairness of reported financial data, and compliance with the Company’s financial policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Plans the scope, timing and objectives of financial and operational audits as well as special projects.
- Develops or tailors audit programs for each assignment based on risk assessment or pre-audit fieldwork.
- Develops Audit Plan including time and dollar budgets.
- Conducts fieldwork in accordance with Audit Plan and approved programs and guidelines.
- Directs, guides and instructs staff assigned to engagement and reviews their work for accuracy, completeness and adherence to engagement procedures.
- Keeps the Vice President updated on the status and progress and key issues of each engagement.
- Presents or assists in presenting oral or written reports to management during and at the conclusion
- of each engagement.
- Communicates audit recommendations to management and performs follow-up reviews, as required, to assess the implementation status of prior audit recommendations.
- Performs administrative and professional duties such as insuring staff’s familiarity and compliance with the administrative policies promulgated by the Vice President.
- Assists Vice President in specific assignments or other departmental matters as required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must have good analytical and interview skills or experience.
- Experience in auditing Employee Benefit Plans (i.e. Pension, Healthcare Accounting & Administration) preferred.
- At least 4 years of audit experience with a firm of certified public accountants or a large publicly owned corporation is required.
- Compensating experience in other related disciplines will be considered.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting.
- A Certification in Public Accountancy is required (at a minimum pursuit of the CPA license must be in process).
- Must be able to travel, if necessary, to complete job assignments.
J2W:DIC
Company Information:
The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
EEO Statement:
The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.