Sr. Internal Audit Project Manager

Position Overview

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia with responsibilities in brand management, licensing, marketing, and more. The Job Title: Sr. Internal Audit Project Manager will work with process owners to document, assess, and test licensing internal controls and business processes – focusing on the end-to-end licensing process from licensee contract compliance to royalty reporting to IP rightsholders. FLSA Classification is Exempt and this position is not a People Manager role.
Salary: New hires generally start between $114,500.00 - $135,000.00 per year with a full range of $114,500.00 - $171,000.00 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver quality project management by monitoring progress, following up on outstanding tasks, and providing status updates to senior management.
• Design and develop a licensing internal audit framework and perform audits on licensee contract compliance, data accuracy, royalty processes, and reporting.
• Facilitate SKU IP accuracy reviews and support process owners with inventory of rightsholder contracts, while analyzing data to build compliance dashboards.
• Prepare formal written reports of licensing audit findings, monitor remediation efforts, and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments, advise on business risks, and develop risk-based tools to strengthen operational controls.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to implement IT general controls, document royalty policies, and develop assurance frameworks within the licensing process.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: Eight (8) to eleven (11) years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated equivalent expertise.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general financial accounting principles and control environments.
• Experience auditing royalty and licensing processes, particularly in the entertainment or merchandising industry.
• Ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and proficiency with accounting and royalty software.
• Excellent organizational skills along with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to travel up to four times per year, domestically and internationally.

Benefits & Perks

• Innovative culture driven by impact and the delivery of meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon and foster a strong team culture.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums, generous paid family leave, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance, with 401k Employer Matching for US employees or pension contributions for UK/IRE/MX employees.
• Additional perks include fitness reimbursement, commuter benefits, access to LinkedIn Learning, comprehensive relocation packages (for certain roles), and a hybrid work environment.