Auditor, Controls & Compliance

Job Title: Auditor, Controls & Compliance Requisition ID: R027769 Job Description: Your Mission Activision Blizzard King ("ABK") is one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies, home to iconic franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush, and part of Microsoft since 2023. Our team is the centralized global function responsible for the integrity of the control environment across the company, with SOX at its core today and a growing compliance remit. As an Auditor, you'll work across both business and IT processes to strengthen and mature the controls behind the games played by millions every day. You'll gain broad exposure across ABK, take meaningful ownership, and develop deep expertise in a dynamic, global gaming business. You'll also help shape how we work next. Our team is evolving beyond traditional SOX execution, using Microsoft-enabled data, automation, and AI technology to build a more proactive and insightful compliance function. This is an individual contributor role on a well-established, high-trust team with a strong learning culture. It is well suited to someone who wants to build lasting expertise in modern compliance and see the impact of their work compound over time. What you bring to the table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Assist team leadership with risk assessment, scoping, and planning for the annual SOX cycle. Perform process walkthroughs with business and IT stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of processes, systems, risks, and controls. Maintain clear, high-quality narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices. Execute design and operating effectiveness testing across business and IT processes — financial controls, IT general controls, automated controls, and key reports — documented in workpapers that stand up to external auditor scrutiny. Identify control deficiencies, assess root causes, and partner with process owners on pragmatic, sustainable remediation, including retesting management action plans. Improve control testing and monitoring by applying data analytics, automation, and AI through Microsoft-enabled tools such as Power BI, Copilot, and Power Automate. Leverage hands-on fieldwork to provide practical insights that improve SOX execution, effectiveness, and efficiency, and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team and with stakeholders. Stay current on audit, SOX, and technology developments — including emerging risks across automation, systems, and AI — and proactively flag their implications for the program. Minimum Requirements 1–3+ years of public accounting and/or internal audit experience. A public accounting foundation is strongly preferred. CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent — certified or actively pursuing. We value certification for the knowledge it builds and the professional commitment it reflects. Working knowledge of internal controls and SOX Section 404, including walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and deficiency management. A quick learner with a strong work ethic — self-motivated, organized, and accountable, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on time and raise issues early. Genuinely curious about how processes and systems work, with a builder's instinct and an appetite for automation, data analytics, and AI. Approaches issues methodically, considering business context, and recommends practical, value-adding solutions. A clear and thoughtful communicator, in writing and in person, who works effectively with stakeholders at every level and adapts the message to the audience. Builds trust, asks good questions, and challenges respectfully when needed. A collaborative team player — equally comfortable working independently and owning assigned areas — invested in the team and the bigger picture while continuing to grow individually. Extra Points Experience in gaming, entertainment, software, or technology, particularly exposure to revenue recognition, software development, or system-driven processes. Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERPs, AuditBoard, Power BI, Copilot, Power Automate, Azure DevOps, or Archer. Knowledge of ABK and Xbox games and franchises. 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 innovative 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 video game 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 directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. 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 reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, 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 $57,020.00 - $105,480.00 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. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.