Senior Internal Auditor

POSITION SUMMARY: J&J Snack Foods Corp. is currently looking to hire an experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit team as a Sr Internal Auditor. The Sr Internal Auditor will report to the Manager Internal Audit and will be based out of J&J Snack Foods’ La Vergne, TN office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in performing the annual risk assessment. Based on the evaluation of risk, assist in preparing the annual audit plan

• Participate in the scoping of individual audits, including performing research on relevant audit topics as needed (e.g., Accounting, Compliance, General Manufacturing, IT Security)

• Assist the Manager Internal Audit perform all phases of an audit, including planning, fieldwork, and closing activities. Closing activities include drafting audit observations and recommendations, as well as communicating the draft audit observations and recommendations to auditees

• Perform follow-up of management's action plans, including assessing the adequacy of evidence submitted for observation closure

• Perform annual detailed SOX testing, including providing recommendations to the business on how they can strengthen the control environment

• Develop and maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management across the business to ensure that Internal Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives

• Seek out relevant classes and trainings to maintain/expand professional skills and licenses

• Research/help implement tools and technologies (e.g., AI) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of work performed by the Internal Audit Department

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Sr Internal Auditor must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to work independently, when needed, with little oversight

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical, time management, organizational and presentation skills

CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Required Certifications: Posses at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems

• Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility in public accounting or internal audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment, but not required

• Required Skills:

  • Must have knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and IIA Professional Standards

  • Demonstrated experience executing audits and evaluating risk and controls within a complex operating environment

  • Fluent in English and Spanish

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 15-20% (Including travel to Mexico City for several weeks annually)