Staff Auditor

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!
 

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants, has an immediate opening at our Support Center based in Irving, Texas, for a highly motivated Staff Auditor in our Internal Audit Department.
 

Staff Auditor – Corporate Support Center Functions and Field Operations  

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities with a friendly sense of urgency in support of our corporate goals, including: "If you are not serving the Guest, serve someone who is."
• Performs and assists Senior Auditors and Director with operational, financial, IT, and project audits.
• Prepare written audit reports or other correspondence in a clear and concise manner. 
• Build partnerships with audited areas to ensure open communication exists between business and internal auditing.

• Participate in meetings with support center management to learn operational processes.

• Perform restaurant and project audits. Expectations include identifying risks, updating existing audit program, performing test work, travel, and preparing an audit report with limited supervision.
• Help to complete the Quarterly Kid Check compliance review, summarizing results for management. 
• Participate in other necessary duties to accomplish the annual audit plan, including cross-training, fraud investigations, participating in audit planning meetings, enterprise risk assessment, fraud risk assessment, etc. 
• Perform professional work in accordance with IIA and CEC Audit standards.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, or a related business field; MBA or MS a plus
• CPA, CIA, or CFE certifications, or an intention to pursue them, are preferred.
• 2+ years of Internal Audit experience, particularly in connection with internal controls
• Restaurant or Retail experience is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office and Outlook

Operational Expectations:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills
• Works collaboratively with all levels within the organization and external partners
• Works efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Discreet and professional with confidential information
• Up to 10% domestic travel
• Up to 20% remote work, based on team needs.

At Chuck E Cheese, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We have rigorous health and sanitation standards, and our operational procedures are designed to meet or exceed local requirements and most importantly to protect the health of our teams and guests

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

                                                              #Diversity #Inclusion #Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC (“CEC”), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck’s Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®, the brand is committed to safety through programs like Kid Check® and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the “Best in STEM” award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on---“The Fun is Baked In”! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.