Audit Supervisor

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking an Audit Supervisor to join our Internal Audit team in Houston. The role balances hands-on audit execution with developing others and delivering insights to improve operations.

You will lead complex operational and financial audits, guide audit teams, and provide coaching to staff while maintaining independence and professional skepticism. Travel up to 25% within the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of operational and financial audits across Sysco’s operating companies, divisions, and corporate functions.
• Oversee audit teams, ensuring high‑quality execution and timely delivery of audit objectives.
• Interact with operating locations including warehouses and distribution centers.
• Travel up to ~25%, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and real‑time feedback to develop audit staff and strengthen team capability.
• Balance multiple engagements by adjusting priorities and resources based on risk and business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CIA certification preferred

Job description

We are seeking an Audit Supervisor to join our Internal Audit team. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who can balance hands‑on audit execution with developing others, while delivering meaningful insights that improve business operations. You will lead complex operational and financial audits, guide audit teams, and help shape how Internal Audit partners with the business.

Essential and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of operational and financial audits across Sysco’s operating companies, divisions, and corporate functions
• Oversee audit teams, including Staff and Senior Auditors, ensuring high‑quality execution and timely delivery of audit objectives
• Regular interaction with operating locations, including warehouses and distribution centers
• Travel expected (up to approximately 25%), primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel
• Flexibility to support audit deadlines and business needs
• Break down complex business processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Evaluate both compliance and operational effectiveness, focusing on practical business impact
• Communicate clear, actionable recommendations to management, including root cause and improvement opportunities
• Review workpapers, analyses, and deliverables to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with Internal Audit standards
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and real‑time feedback to develop audit staff and strengthen team capability
• Balance multiple engagements, adjusting priorities and resources based on risk and business needs
• Partner with business stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional skepticism
• Support special projects, cross‑functional initiatives, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies
• Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and development of audit talent

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Prior experience leading audits or supervising team members in a complex organization (no direct reports)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related field
• Prior experience leading audits or supervising team members in a complex organization
• Strong understanding of financial and operational processes, with ability to assess risk and controls, inventory audit, health & safety audit
• Proven ability to analyze problems, think critically, and drive practical business solutions
• Effective communication skills, with ability to influence and engage stakeholders
• Ability to coach and develop others while maintaining accountability for deliverables
• Experience working in dynamic environments with competing priorities

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred