Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal AuditorHormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.Responsibilities:Leads a team of auditors to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the company's internal controls and determines compliance with company policies and procedures as well as legal and regulatory requirements through the completion of financial, operational, and compliance audits conducted at all levels and locations of the company's business.Manages the audit, including the audit preparation and scope, assigning resources and work assignments, providing audit team supervision on-site, coordinating the audit exit meeting, and preparing the Audit Report.Works closely with external auditors regarding SOX, Interim and Year-end testing that is performed by the Internal Audit Department for the benefit of management and our external auditors.Trains and develops audit staff, including Internal Auditors, Associate Internal Auditors, Staff Accountants, and Interns assigned to the Internal Audit team.Develops and modifies audit programs and procedures to assure audit techniques are applied in an effective and efficient manner.Completes control testing of our internal controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 legislation.Assists Assistant Director - Internal Audit in risk assessment, audit planning, fraud investigations, as well as special projects as requested by management.Qualifications:RequiredA bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.4+ years of audit experience.A professional audit/finance certification (CMA, CPA, CIA, etc.)Ability to lead, manage, and deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.Ability to assess the design and control effectiveness of controls and processes.A pattern of initiative and leadership.Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Ability to think critically and be agile in a fast-paced environment and risk landscape.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong computer skills.Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.PreferredOperational accounting or finance experience.Working knowledge of Oracle and QAD systems.Familiarity with Tableau.Location: Austin, MN – a comprehensive relocation package will be provided if not already in the vicinity.Travel Requirements: Travel may be necessary 20% of the time.Pay Range & Benefits: At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $98,100 - $137,300 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.