INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (CHARLOTTE, NC)

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 serve 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. Qualifications 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 (CPA). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA