Lead Internal Audit — SOX, AI-Driven Controls, Hybrid

The J.M. Smucker Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Lead Analyst, Internal Audit to lead the testing of ICFR and ensure SOX compliance. You will partner with Corporate Finance, Information Services, Legal, and other functions to coordinate SOX monitoring, risk assessment, and control effectiveness.

Location: Orrville, OH, hybrid with 35% in-office. You will mentor staff, supervise interns, and drive continuous improvement through automation and data analytics within the internal audit program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required.
• 4+ years in public accounting, internal audit, or corporate accounting with increasing management responsibility.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting practices.
• Hands‑on experience testing and evaluating internal controls over financial reporting under Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Interest in risk-based auditing and applying frameworks to design audit programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership of the SOX testing program, including risk assessment, planning, testing, and status reporting.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and testing results, communicate risks, and coordinate remediation with process owners.
• Drive continuous improvement of the SOX program through improved testing methodologies and automation.
• Lead external audit support activities, including observations, substantive procedures, and assurance work.
• Lead or support risk‑based audits from planning through reporting and follow‑up.

Skills

US GAAP

Risk-based auditing

Data analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Advanced degree (CPA/CIA)

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Lead Analyst, Internal Audit to lead the testing of ICFR and ensure SOX compliance. You will partner with Corporate Finance, Information Services, Legal, and other functions to coordinate SOX monitoring, risk assessment, and control effectiveness.

Location: Orrville, OH, hybrid with 35% in-office. You will mentor staff, supervise interns, and drive continuous improvement through automation and data analytics within the internal audit program.