Director, Americas Risk & Function Operations

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plans

Incentive bonus programs

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated seeks a Director for Americas & Function Operations to lead regional risk and audits within the GRAM team at the Hunt Valley HQ. This hybrid role oversees end-to-end risk, audit planning, and operational infrastructure globally, partnering with senior leaders to drive audit excellence and risk mitigation.

The role requires a CPA/CIA/CISA, 10+ years in risk or audit with leadership, and strong knowledge of IPPF/IIA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required; CRMA or CERM preferred.
• 10+ years in internal/external audit or risk management with leadership experience (4+ years).
• Knowledge of IIA Standards and IPPF; experience QAIP design/manage.
• Experience leading ERM programs and executive reporting.
• Cross-regional or multi-country audit program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Americas region risk assessment and audit planning consistent with enterprise priorities.
• Oversee audits across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial and shared services.
• Manage relationships with regional business leaders, Finance, Legal, and Compliance.
• Deliver timely audit findings with actionable recommendations.
• Drive QAIP and continuous improvement of risk and audit methodologies.
• Coordinate annual operating plans, budgets, and staffing for the GRAM function.
• Lead talent development and succession planning within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Internal audit

ERM

Strategic communication

Financial acumen

Executive partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

MBA or MAcc preferred

Tools

Optro

Workiva

SAP GRC

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated seeks a Director for Americas & Function Operations to lead regional risk and audits within the GRAM team at the Hunt Valley HQ. This hybrid role oversees end-to-end risk, audit planning, and operational infrastructure globally, partnering with senior leaders to drive audit excellence and risk mitigation.

The role requires a CPA/CIA/CISA, 10+ years in risk or audit with leadership, and strong knowledge of IPPF/IIA standards.