Senior Analyst - Internal Controls

What are we building? Hard Rock Digital is a fiercely focused team working to become the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We're building a deeply curious team with a passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We're customer-obsessed — we care about each customer 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, 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 Senior Analyst - Internal Controls, you will report to the Internal Controls Director and support the execution and continued development of the Internal Controls program. You will perform assigned recurring second-line reviews, including evaluating evidence, testing controls, documenting findings and conclusions, and following up on corrective actions. You will partner with stakeholders across Finance and the broader organization to identify control gaps, recommend practical improvements, and support process owners in addressing identified issues.

In this role, you will apply strong internal controls and risk judgment to evaluate processes and identify control gaps and inefficiencies. You will partner with process owners to recommend practical solutions, including opportunities to use data analytics, AI, and automation to reduce manual effort and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and critical thinker who is comfortable working independently, solving problems, challenging existing processes, and taking ownership of assignments from start to finish.

Key responsibilities:

• Internal Controls & Second-Line Reviews: Execute risk-based reviews of processes and controls, including walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, documentation of results, identification of control gaps, and follow-up on identified issues.

• Risk Identification & Remediation: Identify financial and operational risks within the processes reviewed and work with process owners to develop practical corrective actions. Track agreed actions and deadlines, follow up on progress, and assess whether completed actions address the identified control gaps. Escalate overdue actions or unresolved issues to the Internal Controls Director.

• Process Improvement, AI & Automation: Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual or duplicative activities, and strengthen controls. Partner with process owners and Financial Systems to evaluate practical improvements, including the use of AI, automation, and data analytics, and support implementation as appropriate.

• Policies, SOPs & Documentation: Support the development and maintenance of policies, SOPs, process narratives, flowcharts, and internal control documentation to ensure key processes, controls, and responsibilities are clearly and consistently documented.

• Projects & Change Initiatives: Support Internal Controls projects, transformation initiatives, system implementations, and significant process changes, including evaluating the impact of changes on processes, risks, and controls.

• Internal & External Audit Coordination: Support the Internal Controls Director in coordinating internal and external audit requests, gathering documentation, arranging walkthroughs with process owners, and tracking outstanding requests. Maintain organized supporting evidence and provide status updates on progress and items requiring attention.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

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

• 3+ years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, external audit, risk assurance, or a related Finance role, including hands-on experience evaluating and testing controls and documenting findings and conclusions.

• Big 4 or other public accounting experience is a plus.

• Strong understanding of financial processes, internal controls, risk identification, control testing, and remediation.

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex processes, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear internal controls workpapers, support conclusions with evidence, summarize findings and recommendations, and build effective relationships across functions and levels of the organization.

• Experience performing process walkthroughs, evaluating controls, and identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and improve efficiency.

• Interest or experience leveraging AI, automation, data analytics, and technology to improve end-to-end business processes.

• Experience working with ERP systems, financial applications, and other technology-enabled Finance processes.

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

• Experience within gaming, fintech, technology, or another highly regulated environment is desirable.

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).

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