Senior Internal Auditor

Our client is a large, publicly traded food manufacturing organization with operations across the U.S. and a complex, multi-site business environment. The company is continuing to evolve its internal audit function and is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a lean, highly visible team supporting SOX compliance, operational audits, plant audits, and broader enterprise risk initiatives.

This is an opportunity to join a large-scale organization while working within a smaller audit team where your contributions will be highly visible and you will have exposure across finance, operations, manufacturing, and business leadership.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support the execution of the company’s annual risk assessment, SOX program, and financial, operational, and compliance audits.

The role will initially be approximately 60% SOX and 40% broader audit work , with the mix shifting throughout the year based on audit season. During the first half of the year, the team is more heavily focused on plant and operational audits, while the second half of the year is more concentrated on SOX testing and external audit support.

What You'll Do

• Execute SOX testing across key business processes and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Participate in financial, operational, compliance, and plant audits across the organization.
• Assist with annual risk assessment and audit planning activities.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and follow-up of audit findings.
• Ensure audit workpapers clearly support testing performed, conclusions reached, and recommendations made.
• Identify control gaps, process risks, and opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen operations.
• Partner with management to communicate audit observations and support remediation efforts.
• Work closely with external auditors and the company’s co-sourcing partner to coordinate audit coverage and avoid duplication of work.
• Support plant-related audits, including inventory and other operational areas.
• Manage multiple audit projects and priorities within a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Serve as an experienced member of the audit team and help support less experienced team members as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant audit, accounting, or related experience .
• Hands-on SOX testing experience , particularly across business processes.
• Prior public accounting experience strongly preferred; Big 4 or other top national firms are especially attractive.
• Candidates who began their career in public accounting and later moved into industry are encouraged to apply.
• Experience within manufacturing, food, consumer products, or another complex multi-site operating environment strongly preferred.
• Experience auditing or working directly with plant operations is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and the team is highly hands-on.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification preferred.
• SAP experience within a manufacturing environment is a plus.