Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Ready to step out of the checklist and into audits that shape how a large company actually runs? This Senior Internal Auditor role puts you inside the operations behind everyday products. You'll see warehouses, production sites and the decisions behind them, and you'll get a clear path to grow your career.

About the company

Our client is a large, privately held, family-owned leader in food and beverage distribution and supply chain, with well over 10,000 employees across North America and beyond. Private ownership means a long-term view, steady performance through economic cycles and a real promote-from-within culture with structured training and internal mobility.

What you'll do

• Help the audit leadership team assess risk, plan the annual audit calendar and build audit programs
• Lead operational audits, especially around inventory and distribution, with some financial and compliance testing mixed in
• Evaluate how internal controls are designed and whether they're working, then document what you find
• Run advisory reviews of company processes and recommend practical improvements
• Agree findings and action plans with process owners and management at every level
• Write clear reports on how well controls and processes are working

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 2-4 years in internal audit, public accounting or risk consulting (or 5-7+ years of equivalent hands-on experience)
• Confidence working independently and presenting findings to leaders
• Willingness to travel about 25% of the time, mostly within the U.S. with occasional international trips
• CPA, CIA or CFE, or progress toward one, is a plus
• Data analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau or ACL are a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $110,000-$115,000 plus a 10% annual bonus target
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits and wellness screenings
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days on-site in Chicago or Tampa, 3 days on-site in Southern California