Senior Internal Auditor

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. About the Role We are looking for a tech-forward, strategic thinker to join our team as we redefine Internal Audit for 2026. In this role as an experienced Senior Auditor, you will plan and execute operational audits of the activities of The New York Times Company to determine adequacy of internal controls, efficiency of operations, fairness of reported financial data, and compliance with the Company's financial policies and procedures. As a Senior Auditor, you will contribute to the entire audit lifecycle, including risk-based planning, execution and reporting. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Audit Executive, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week at the New York Times Company headquarters in Manhattan. As a Senior Auditor with 3-4 years of foundational experience, you will bridge the gap between financial/operational auditing and technology assurance. If you are looking for a role where your technical skills in data analytics and your curiosity about AI are thought of a core competencies, this is an opportunity for you. Responsibilities: Perform end-to-end walkthroughs of business operational processes (i.e., subscription, advertising), identifying key risks, controls, and operational bottlenecks and opportunities to improve control environments Analyze why processes are designed they way they are (i.e., legacy systems, regulatory constraints, incentives) and offer recommendations to reframe them in a strategic context (cost, customer impact, resilience) Develop agile, tech-enabled audit programs that replace manual 'check-the-box' steps with automated testing procedures, incorporating Workiva-based automated workflows and AI-assisted documentation Perform deep-dive analysis on 100% of data populations, moving away from manual sampling, to identify anomalies and data patterns. Use data and analytics to quantify issues (error rates, financial / operational impact, cycle time) to support continuous monitoring, where possible Coordinate internal audit and SOX control testing - serve as a liaison for external auditors, compliance, and cross-functional teams Prepare clear, executive ready audit reports and dashboards that synthesize risk, control, and efficiency themes and propose actionable, forward-looking recommendations to management Support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and coordination of Internal Audit activities by translating enterprise risks into concrete process/controls work, rather than just project by project audit testing Drive a streamlined 'issue-by-issue' follow-up process for higher-risk findings, acting as a consultative partner to management to validate that corrective actions are effectively implemented Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications: Experience: 3-4 years in Internal Audit or Big 4 public accounting Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Management Information Systems (MIS); Specialized focus or minor in Data Analytics, Computer Science or Cybersecurity is highly preferred Certification: CIA, CPA or CISA preferred, certifications in Data Science or AI Governance are highly valued Technical Profile: Proficiency in advanced Excel, Workiva and data analytics software tool; hands-on experience leveraging LLMs (Large Language Models) to enhance workflows, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)