INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (HYBRID)

Compass Corporate

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today! great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Compass Group is a FTSE 20 and Fortune Global 500 company. We're the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That's just one of the reasons why we're the World's leading contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider. We operate in 40 countries at more than 50,000 client locations and serving over 5.5 billion meals a year. We operate in all major sectors and industries including education, business, healthcare, government & defense, sport & leisure, offshore and hospitality. From outstanding restaurant and dining experiences in amazing venues and stadiums to feeding thousands of students, patients, workers, and military personnel, we deliver warm welcomes, clean buildings, and safe environments. This role will be based in our Charlotte, NC office and will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global Audit Services North America. Working closely with the North America senior leadership teams, this role will be responsible for delivering the audit plan for North America (US and Canada) and providing support and thought leadership on risks and controls. Overnight travel is anticipated to be 15-20%.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver internal audits across the North America region.

Draft high-quality internal audit reports with concise and practical recommendations.

Develop strong working relationships with management teams and stakeholders.

Develop and maintain the North America audit universe.

Support the risk assessment process and annual audit planning process. Prepare materials for the Audit Committee related to governance requirements.

Continuous improvement of the internal audit methodology.

Provide thought leadership in the areas of risk and controls.

Skills and Capabilities

Proactive self-starter with the ability to lead, work independently and engage with teams at all levels in the organization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is the ability build rapport and influence senior stakeholders.

Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas in a simple and concise manner.

Demonstrated ability to think holistically about risks in the context of overall business risks.

Strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls. Data analytics experience beneficial.

Education and experience

Minimum 5 years of audit experience including audit leadership experience

Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, PCAOB Standards, and COSO, etc.

Recent (past 5 years) US SOX experience strongly preferred.

Holds a recognized accounting / auditing certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)

Experience in a large consumer-focused business is advantageous. Fortune 500 experience preferred.

Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, electronic audit work papers, etc.)

Experience with SAP and HFM preferred.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance / AD, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Holiday Time Off (varies by site / state), Personal Leave, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.