Lead Internal Audit
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Lead internal audit in meeting the department objectives and to help ensure the company achieves its overall business objectives. Participate in developing internal audit strategies, methodologies, risk assessment, audit plan, and reporting. Manage an assortment of projects including operational and financial audits, SOX 404 compliance, investigations, special projects, management requests, data analysis, etc. Manage senior and staff auditors to execute the audit plan. Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in a highly changing environment is critical.
This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of three onsite days per week and the rest remote.
Responsibilities :
- Participate in performing high-level risk assessments and annual audit planning to determine audits to be conducted.
 - Oversees general progress and results of multiple audit projects.
 - Finalizes audit reports prior to delivery for final quality review by Senior Manager or VP Internal Audit.
 - Recognized as a subject matter expert by management and audit team.
 - Provides advice to management to resolve issues and contributes knowledge of best practices.
 - Understands the business best practices and uses expertise to provide quality audit recommendations.
 - Performs training for all department staff, seniors, and other company employees on business best practices, internal controls, and technical accounting.
 - Makes decisions on time, money, resources for multiple projects; begins to oversee overall department workload and prioritizes projects.
 - Prepares and presents reports for senior management and audit committee.
 - Participates in the development of department strategies, methodologies, risk assessment, and reporting.
 - Other duties as assigned by manager
 
Supervision :
Manages Staff Auditors and Senior AuditorsQualifications :
Education / Training :
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related analytical field required (or related experience)CPA preferredRelated Experience / Requirements :
At least 6 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting; including experience in a public company or public accounting firm.Advanced skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Prioritization / Organization / Multi-tasking - Able to organize their own work and deadlines as well as assist others with their planningAttention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough, and consistent. Reviews work of others for accuracyCommunications - Strong Verbal & Written communications. Communicating to a variety of audiencesAnalytical - Strong analytical skills. Analyzes complex informationProblem Solving - Is able to make accurate decisions and solve problems, many of which are complex, with little directionIndependent Thinking - Works independently on most assignments. Brings forward ideas for improvementTeam Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates. Will sometimes lead the team and othersInterpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others. Able to manage interactions with all levels of the organizationPeople Leadership Assigns and oversees work of team members. Provides coaching and feedback to grow team members. Is a positive role model by setting examples for integrity, fairness, and respectSystems / Processes - Strong working knowledge of IT, integration into the business, and works to make processes more effective and efficientThis role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example : state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000 - $140,000.
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