Senior Auditor

We are seeking a Senior Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with unstructured data, and delivering insights that drive operational improvement. This is not a checklist role-you will apply judgment, analytics, and operational thinking to influence how the business operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational audits across functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, Food Safety, Cash and Carry, Financial processes and Transportation.

• Analyze unstructured and incomplete data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities

• Break down complex, ambiguous issues into clear, actionable insights

• Assess operational effectiveness and process performance, not just compliance

• Communicate clear, practical recommendations to business leaders, including root cause and improvement opportunities

• Collaborate effectively with business partners while maintaining independence and professional skepticism

• Independently manage audit workstreams, adapting scope and approach as risks and insights emerge

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and on-the-job development to Staff Auditors assigned to engagements

• Review staff workpapers and analyses, providing constructive feedback to strengthen audit quality and analytical thinking

• Support the development of audit staff by modeling strong judgment, operational mindset, and professional communication

• Contribute to internal audit initiatives, such as methodology enhancements, analytical approaches, or knowledge sharing across the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business required. MBA is a plus

• 3-6+ years of experience in internal Operational audit , process improvement, consulting, or a related field required

• 2+ years of experience in Data Analysis. SQL is highly preferred.

• Review large data sets

• Strong operational audit experience or hands-on operational experience in a large, complex organization

• Proven problem solver with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

• Comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity, self-starter

• Ability to coach and mentor less-experienced auditors while maintaining ownership of complex work

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, audit analytics platforms)

• Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), is a plus

Work Environment & Travel Expectations

• Work may include on-site visits to operating locations, such as distribution centers and other business facilities

• Travel is expected (up to approximately 25%), primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel as needed.

• Flexibility to support audit deadlines and business needs, including periods that may require additional hours.

• Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable laws

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.