Full-Time
Internal Audit Manager
Stagwell
51-200 employees
Global marketing network delivering digital services
Compensation Overview
$125k - $145k/yr
New York, NY, USA
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- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Advisory, or a related discipline is required.
- Strong knowledge of internal control over financial reporting, United States generally accepted accounting principles, International Financial Reporting Standards, internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 compliance is required.
- Experience performing operational, financial, and compliance audits is required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Certified Public Accountant certification is required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets are required.
- Ability to drive initiatives end-to-end and proactively manage priorities, stakeholders, and deliverables with limited supervision is required.
- Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and business process areas.
- Assist in developing and executing the annual Internal Audit Plan and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
- Perform risk assessments, control testing, walkthroughs, and fraud-related audit procedures.
- Identify control deficiencies, process improvement opportunities, and emerging business risks, and develop practical remediation recommendations.
- Use data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and potential control issues.
- Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to management and key stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Information Technology, Legal, and other business teams to support governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
- Support special projects, investigations, and other ad hoc audit activities as needed.
- Big Four public accounting or advisory experience.
- Experience working in a public company environment.
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar platforms.
Stagwell is a global marketing and communications network with 70+ agencies that deliver digital-first marketing services. It combines digital transformation, creative, media planning, public relations, and data analytics to create integrated campaigns for brands, governments, and nonprofits. Its Stagwell Marketing Cloud provides AI-powered SaaS tools like Agent Cloud, giving marketers access to multiple AI models for market research, media management, and communications. Revenue comes from agency fees and performance-based media buying, and the company’s goal is to provide end-to-end, data-informed marketing solutions at scale while expanding its AI software portfolio.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 30, 2026 net new business hit $171 million, with IBM, Adobe, Heineken wins.
- Stagwell raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.03-$1.17 after share repurchases.
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $786 million, while organic revenue grew 10% and EBITDA 15%.
What critics are saying
- March 31, 2026 debt reached $1.44 billion; leverage stayed 3.04x on July 30.
- Marketing services organic net revenue grew only 0.5% in Q2 2026, exposing weak core demand.
- If Adobe and clients internalize AI workflows, Stagwell's challenger model collapses by 2027.
What makes Stagwell unique
- Stagwell's July 2026 The Media Machine and Curate tie AI buying to preferred supply.
- Code and Theory's July 2026 Adobe partnership plus QStrauss acquisition deepens implementation expertise.
- Q2 2026 digital transformation delivered 18% organic net revenue growth and 30% margin.
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PRSA-NY announces 2026 Individual Honorees for the Big Apple Awards. Sharon Moshavi, Aaron Kwittken, Ray Day, Rana Foroohar, Judy Smith and Jano Cabrera to be honored September 17 at Sony Hall in New York City. September 02, 2026 10:33 ET | Source: PRSA-NY NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - PRSA-NY today announced the six distinguished leaders who will receive 2026 Individual Awards at the 39th Annual Big Apple Awards Gala on Thursday, September 17, at Sony Hall in New York City. "They have strengthened independent journalism and access to reliable information; mentored and inspired generations of young talent; elevated communications..." "The talent represented by this year's honorees is extraordinary - these are true legends in their fields. What makes this group even more remarkable is the..." "They have strengthened independent journalism and access to reliable information; mentored and inspired generations of young talent; elevated communications..." "The talent represented by this year's honorees is extraordinary - these are true legends in their fields. What makes this group even more remarkable is the..." This year's honorees represent journalism, business, communication, innovation, mentorship and public service, with careers that demonstrate the extraordinary influence trusted communicators and leaders can have on organizations, institutions and society. The 2026 Individual Honorees are: Sharon Moshavi, President's Award Sharon Moshavi, President of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and Co-CEO of the Plus alliance, will receive the PRSA-NY President's Award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to strengthening journalism at a time when trusted, independent information has never been more important. A journalist herself, Moshavi spent more than 15 years as a reporter, including over a decade as an international correspondent based in Delhi, Jerusalem and Tokyo, before joining ICFJ in 2007 and becoming its president in 2021. Her career reflects a deep commitment to supporting journalists around the world, expanding access to reliable information and helping journalism innovate and adapt while remaining grounded in its essential public service mission. Aaron Kwittken, Mentoring Award Aaron Kwittken, Partner and Global Head of AI and Innovation at FGS Global, will receive the PRSA-NY Mentoring Award, honoring a career that has combined entrepreneurship, innovation and a longstanding commitment to developing and championing the next generation of communication leaders. Over more than three decades, Kwittken has founded and built businesses, advised major organizations and helped lead the profession's embrace of emerging technology and AI. A past president of PRSA-NY and former adjunct professor at NYU, he has consistently made mentorship and service a part of his leadership. That commitment extends from the workplace to the classroom and his community, including establishing the Kwittken Fund for Strategic Communication Internships and Mentoring at George Washington University to help students gain career-building experience and mentorship, as well as serving as a volunteer firefighter in his local community. Throughout his career, Kwittken has created opportunities for emerging talent, generously shared his experience and encouraged others to think bigger about their careers, their potential and the future of the profession. Ray Day, PRSA-NY Lifetime Achievement Award Ray Day, Vice Chair of Stagwell and Executive Chair of Allison Worldwide, will receive the PRSA-NY Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing more than three decades of leadership across some of the world's most influential companies and brands. Day has served as a chief communication officer and senior leader at organizations including IBM and Ford Motor Company, and today helps shape the future of one of the industry's major global networks. Throughout his career, he has championed communication as an essential business discipline, built and led high-performing teams and helped elevate the role and influence of communication leaders in the C-suite. Rana Foroohar, The Daniel J. Edelman Award for Social Impact Rana Foroohar, Global Business Columnist and Associate Editor at the Financial Times, and CNN's Global Economic Analyst will receive The Daniel J. Edelman Award for Social Impact, sponsored by Edelman. One of today's most respected voices on economics and global business, Foroohar has spent her career examining the intersection of markets, technology, politics and public policy. Through her journalism, commentary and books, she has consistently examined how economic and technological power shapes society and individual lives, challenging conventional thinking and bringing clarity and perspective to some of the most consequential issues of our time. Judy Smith, The Barbara Way Hunter Trailblazer Award Judy Smith, Founder and CEO of Smith & Company, will receive The Barbara Way Hunter Trailblazer Award, sponsored by HUNTER, honoring a groundbreaking career that has helped redefine crisis communication while opening doors for generations of leaders who followed her. Known around the world as a trusted crisis advisor, Smith has counseled presidents, world leaders, Fortune 50 CEOs and high-profile individuals through some of their most challenging moments. Before founding Smith & Company, she served as Deputy Press Secretary and Special Assistant to President George H.W. Bush, becoming the first Black woman to brief the White House press corps, and her remarkable career later inspired the hit television series Scandal. A lawyer, entrepreneur, strategist and counselor, Smith has built her career around judgment, trust and the power of communication when the stakes are highest. Jano Cabrera, The Harold Burson Award Jano Cabrera, Chief Communications Officer of General Mills, will receive The Harold Burson Award, sponsored by Burson. The award recognizes a communication leader whose career reflects the strategic counsel, judgment and leadership embodied by Harold Burson, one of the profession's most influential figures. Cabrera's career has taken him from presidential politics and the White House to global consulting and the C-suite, with senior roles at Burson-Marsteller and McDonald's before joining General Mills. A PRWeek Hall of Fame inductee, Cabrera has built his career around understanding the business, listening carefully and earning the trust required to counsel leaders through change, opportunity and complex reputational challenges. "The talent represented by this year's honorees is extraordinary - these are true legends in their fields. What makes this group even more remarkable is the profound impact they've had on the institutions, industries and people around them," said Paul Cohen, PRSA-NY President. "They have strengthened independent journalism and access to reliable information; mentored and inspired generations of young talent; elevated communications as an essential business discipline; held power to account and illuminated some of the defining issues of our time; broken barriers and counseled leaders when the stakes were highest; and helped our profession navigate enormous change. At a moment when trust is fragile, truth is too often under attack and the way people receive information is changing before our eyes, we need examples like these. I could not be prouder that PRSA-NY is honoring Sharon, Aaron, Ray, Rana, Judy and Jano." The 39th Annual Big Apple Awards Gala will take place September 17 at Sony Hall in New York City. This year's theme, "Where Stories Move Hearts, Minds and Markets," celebrates the power of communication and storytelling to influence organizations, communities and culture. The evening will bring together leaders from across public relations, corporate communication, agencies, media and business to recognize the 2026 Individual Honorees, celebrate the year's outstanding Big Apple Award-winning work and honor the next generation of the profession. Tickets and tables are now available for the September 17 celebration at Sony Hall. Secure your tickets or table and join PRSA-NY in celebrating this extraordinary group of leaders and the very best of New York's communication community. Sponsors for 2026 Big Apple Awards PRSA-NY is grateful for the support of its members and the broader PR community, including Big Apple Awards sponsors Edelman, HUNTER, Burson, MikeWorldWide, 360PR+, Truescope, Davis + Gilbert LLP, Baker Tilly x Anchin, The Museum of Public Relations, D S Simon Media, Coyne PR, Bospar and Notified. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels to join the Sponsor Honor Roll. Contact [email protected] to learn more. About PRSA-NY The Public Relations Society of America, New York Chapter (PRSA-NY), is one of the largest and most influential chapters of PRSA. Serving communication professionals throughout the New York metropolitan area, PRSA-NY provides professional development, education, networking and recognition programs designed to advance the profession and the people who shape it. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Stagwell reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $786.31 million, up year-on-year, though net losses widened. The marketing services company raised its adjusted earnings per share outlook, citing stronger organic revenue growth and increased demand for AI-enabled services. Management is shifting focus towards organic growth and selective acquisitions in the second half, alongside stock buybacks and debt reduction. The strategy comes as acquisition activity slowed during the quarter. The company's shares rose 13.9% following the results. However, analysts note concerns around higher losses, interest coverage, and elevated earnings multiples. Stagwell's ability to convert AI-driven demand into consistent profitability will be crucial for sustaining investor confidence going forward.
Stagwell reported strong second-quarter results, with revenue rising 11% to $786 million and organic revenue up 10%. Adjusted EBITDA grew 15% to $108.7 million as margins expanded to 17.2%. Adjusted earnings per share climbed 39% to $0.25. The marketing services company's digital transformation segment led growth, posting 18% organic net revenue growth to $107 million with a 30% margin. Communications grew 12%. Record net new business reached $171 million. Chief executive Mark Penn attributed performance to demand for AI-enabled digital transformation work. The company secured $16 million in committed enterprise technology revenue and expects to exceed its $25 million annual bookings target for AI products. Full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance remained unchanged, whilst adjusted EPS guidance increased to $1.03–$1.17.
Stagwell Q2 earnings call highlights. July 30, 2026 Key points. * Strong Q2 performance: Revenue rose 11% to $786 million, organic revenue increased 10%, and adjusted EBITDA grew 15% to $108.7 million as margins expanded to 17.2%. Adjusted EPS climbed 39% to $0.25. * AI-driven demand and new business fueled growth: Digital transformation organic net revenue surged 18% and communications grew 12%, while record net new business reached $171 million. Stagwell also secured $16 million in committed enterprise technology revenue and expects to exceed its $25 million annual bookings target for AI products. * Outlook maintained, EPS raised: Full-year revenue, EBITDA and free-cash-flow guidance remained unchanged, but adjusted EPS guidance increased to $1.03-$1.17 due largely to share repurchases. Cost savings, improving cash flow and planned debt reduction are expected to lower leverage toward the mid-two-times range by year-end. * MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by August 1st. Stagwell NASDAQ: STGW reported second-quarter results marked by accelerating organic growth, higher profitability and record net new business, as the marketing services company emphasized demand for AI-enabled digital transformation and communications work. Revenue increased 11% year over year to $786 million, while net revenue rose 6% to $632 million, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Greene said. Organic revenue grew 10% and organic net revenue grew 5%, which Greene described as the company's strongest growth rate in the past six quarters. Adjusted EBITDA rose 15% to $108.7 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 143 basis points to 17.2%. Adjusted earnings per share increased 39% year over year to $0.25, aided by both EBITDA growth and a lower share count following repurchases. Digital transformation and communications lead growth. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Penn said the company's digital transformation segment was a principal growth driver, posting 18% organic net revenue growth to $107 million. The segment generated a 30% margin during the quarter, its highest since the merger, according to Greene. Penn attributed the performance to demand for work combining business strategy, technology, creativity and AI transformation. He said clients are moving away from commoditized IT services and seeking partners that can help redesign consumer communications and workflows around AI. "AI is the tech transformation that we were built for," Penn said, adding that the company expects the demand to be sustainable over the long term. He said approximately 75% of coding work is now performed agentically, improving efficiency while Stagwell pursues higher-level client assignments. Communications organic net revenue increased 12% to $112 million, its strongest second quarter since the merger. Penn said political activity is beginning to contribute to the segment's growth and should accelerate ahead of November's midterm elections, while public relations work has also continued to rebound. Other segment results included: * Marketing Cloud organic net revenue growth of 4% to $27 million, supported by demand for AI-embedded products and subscription offerings. * Marketing Services net revenue of $243 million, up 0.5% organically. Greene said major creative assignments awarded during the quarter are expected to scale in the second half and support stronger growth in 2027. * Media and Commerce organic net revenue growth of 1% to $155 million. Geographically, U.S. organic net revenue increased 7.1%, while U.K. organic net revenue rose 13.4%. Record new business and AI product pipeline. Stagwell reported $171 million in net new business, its highest level to date and 45% above the prior-year second quarter, Penn said. New assignments included IBM's creative business, expanded work with Adobe, Visit California, Hershey, Mondelez, Heineken, Haier Europe, Navy Federal Credit Union and Allegiant Air. Discover more MarketBeat Research Tools Cryptocurrency News Penn said the company expects its cumulative year-end new-business pipeline to be about 30% higher than the prior year. He characterized the wins as evidence that clients are seeking a combination of creativity, technology and agility from agencies. The company is also developing an enterprise suite of agentic marketing products, including The Machine, the Knowledge Machine, the Targeting Machine and The Media Machine. Penn said Stagwell had secured $16 million in committed enterprise technology revenue during the first half, with another $16 million in its pipeline. The company remains on track to exceed its initial $25 million annual bookings goal for the products, he said. Stagwell's Targeting Machine, or SATS, is built on Palantir's Foundry platform, while the company has also expanded its relationship with Adobe. Penn said the company is adding sales teams to support technology-product distribution alongside its traditional marketing-services sales infrastructure. Cost actions, cash flow and capital allocation. Greene said Stagwell has implemented about $70 million in annualized savings since launching a cost-reduction program in April 2025 and remains on track for $80 million to $100 million of savings by year-end. Staff costs declined 280 basis points year over year to 60.9% of net revenue, the company's lowest second-quarter labor ratio in four years. Year-to-date cash flow from operations was $63.7 million, up $9 million, or 16%, from the first half of the prior year. Stagwell expects operating cash flow to improve through the remainder of the year because of business seasonality and anticipated election-related communications activity. The company's revolver balance was $360 million at quarter-end, with $374 million in unused borrowing capacity. Net leverage stood at 3.04 times, and management said it expects to exit the year with leverage in the mid-two-times range. During the quarter, Stagwell repurchased approximately 5.9 million shares at an average price of $6.22 each. Through the first half, it repurchased about 14.4 million shares for $88 million at an average price of $6.10 per share. Shares outstanding at the end of the second quarter were 244.4 million, down 6.4% from a year earlier. Guidance maintained; EPS outlook raised. Stagwell maintained its full-year guidance for net revenue growth of 8% to 12%, adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 million, and free-cash-flow conversion of 50% to 60% of adjusted EBITDA. However, the company raised its adjusted EPS outlook to $1.03 to $1.17, primarily reflecting year-to-date share repurchases. Management said growth in the second half is expected to be overwhelmingly organic, led by digital transformation and communications. Penn said Stagwell expects some acquisitions in the second half but does not anticipate any transaction that would be "huge or disruptive." He said capital allocation will remain balanced among debt reduction, share buybacks, capital expenditures and selective small- to midsize acquisitions. About Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW). Stagwell Inc is a modern marketing and communications network that partners with global organizations to drive brand growth through data-driven insights and creative solutions. The company operates a diversified portfolio of specialized agencies and technology platforms, offering services that span digital marketing, advertising, public relations, consumer and market research, social media strategy, and commerce consulting. By integrating research, creative, media, and technology under a unified network, Stagwell aims to deliver end-to-end marketing solutions tailored to the evolving needs of clients in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services. Founded in 2015 by long-time political strategist and pollster Mark Penn, Stagwell has expanded organically and through strategic acquisitions to build capabilities across the marketing value chain. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Before you consider Stagwell, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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Stagwell (STGW) to Acquire QStrauss Consulting to Expand Code and Theory's Implementation of Adobe's Suite of Solutions. * 1 hr ago Colombia-Based Adobe Implementation Specialist Joins Stagwell's Code and Theory Network, Expanding the Network's Global Footprint and Deepening Its Bench of Adobe Experts NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 27, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire QStrauss Consulting, a leading Adobe implementation and consulting firm and preferred Adobe consulting vendor. Based in Colombia, QStrauss Consulting will join the Code and Theory Network, further expanding its global footprint and team of Adobe experts. Gracie Abrams has insisted it is 'appropriate' to call her a nepo baby QStrauss Consulting helps leading global brands including Walmart, BBVA, Santander, Grupo Salinas, OXXO and Bimbo drive measurable impact from Adobe platforms. The firm specializes in Adobe consulting, implementation and integrations, and thrives at helping clients simplify, optimize and transform business processes. "The addition of QStrauss further enhances Stagwell's position as a leader in digital transformation," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. "QStrauss builds upon our existing Adobe capabilities, strengthening our expertise and helping clients maximize the value of their marketing technology investments." This acquisition reinforces Code and Theory's unique relationship with Adobe. Code and Theory recently announced a three-year co-development agreement with Adobe to build industry-specific solutions that combine Adobe's platforms with Code and Theory's creative and technology expertise, backed by Stagwell's network and infrastructure. The solutions focus on industries where Code and Theory has deep roots, including financial services, B2B, sports and retail. Code and Theory debuted the first solution, the Creative Intelligence System (CIS), at Adobe Summit earlier this year. This new capability helps marketers learn before they launch by leveraging synthetic personas to make more informed decisions throughout the campaign process. CIS is powered by Stagwell's ID graph and Code and Theory's marketing operating system, The Machine, an always-on system that connects campaign data, asset libraries, creative production and performance results across the enterprise. The acquisition of QStrauss further extends the Code and Theory Network's global footprint, building on its recent growth in the MENA region. Last year, Stagwell and Code and Theory launched Maydan Sports, a global sports engagement collective designed to help organizations across the region build global reputations and deliver local impact through sport. The year prior, Create.Group, the leading digital agency in the Middle East, joined the Code and Theory network further enhancing its capabilities in the region. Gabriel Africany, Co-Founder of QStrauss Consulting, says: "Joining Stagwell and the Code and Theory Network is a major milestone for QStrauss Consulting and for the team we've built. We're proud to be a trusted Adobe implementation partner and this partnership will let us scale that impact, bringing deeper Adobe expertise and stronger delivery capacity as Code and Theory co-develops industry solutions with Adobe." Dan Gardner, Co-Founder of Code and Theory, added: "Code and Theory and Adobe are creating software and services that allow businesses to take a leadership position during this next era of creative and technological possibilities. This acquisition gives us more global reach, talent and ability to do things that haven't been done before. It further solidifies Code and Theory as the place where the C-suite comes together to experience change." About QStrauss Consulting QStrauss is a technology consulting and implementation firm that helps organizations transform operations through process design, automation, system integration, and digital enablement. Acting as an extension of its clients' teams, QStrauss combines business analysis with hands-on implementation expertise to simplify complex operations, improve visibility, and create scalable operating models. The company supports organizations across the full technology adoption journey, from discovery and solution design to deployment, governance, and continuous optimization. Visit https://www.qstrauss.com/. About Stagwell Stagwell is the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI. Mycarrollcountynews deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, its specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for its clients. Join Mycarrollcountynews at www.stagwellglobal.com. About The Code and Theory Network The Code and Theory Network is the only technology and creative network with a balance of 50% creative and 50% engineers. Its unique makeup makes Mycarrollcountynews the place where CMOs, CTOs and CIOs come together to drive results for their businesses. Mycarrollcountynews partner with its clients to redefine what is possible to create lasting impact and drive long-term growth. Part of Stagwell, Code and Theory offers a global footprint and the capabilities to work across the entirety of the customer-facing journey, and implement the technology that powers it. The network includes the flagship agency Code and Theory as well as Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Truelogic, Create. Group, and Current. Code and Theory clients include Amazon, JPMorganChase, Microsoft, NBC, NFL and Yeti. For more, visit codeandtheory.com. MEDIA CONTACT: View the original on ACCESS Newswire