Senior Internal Audit Manager - Risk & Controls

Rich Products Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk assessment, control evaluation, and governance processes. You will oversee the annual audit plan, coordinate with external auditors, and guide the internal audit staff.

The role requires a 4-year business degree with accounting concentration, 5–7 years of audit experience, and CPA/CIA or equivalent. Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, plus 15–20% travel, are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of related business experience (public accounting and professional auditing experience).
• CPA or CIA or similar certification required.
• Ability to manage a staff of auditors and Company's expense report administration.
• Possess strong negotiation skills.
• Develop positive working relationships with internal & external customers.
• Ability to understand & assess processes.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Travel 15-20%, at times requiring multiple week engagements, sometimes with minimal notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent review and evaluation of management's reporting and safeguards company assets.
• Provide sound advice and counsel to the owners, senior steering team and management to identify assess and reduce business risk by strengthening internal control systems and/or by improving processes and procedures.
• Development of IA's annual audit plan through use of a risk assessment model, which is responsive to the needs of the owners, management and business operations.
• Effective use of audit resources and staff coordinated with the efforts of outside accountants, in a fashion that maximizes audit coverage.
• Promote role of department as a positive resource for technical expertise and guidance on policies, control issues, and business risks.
• Continually benchmark against internal audit best practices, and adopt those practices when appropriate to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IA processes.
• Liaison with external auditors and lead internal audit's YE audit effort on behalf of external auditors.
• Active participation in special projects as requested.
• Develop IA's annual operating budget, and ensure accomplishment of annual audit plan within budget
• Identification and realization of quantifiable and realizable cost-savings opportunities.
• Assist in the continuous professional development of internal audit staff through open communication on results of work performed.
• Responsible for staffing of internal audit department.
• Liaison for reporting on internal control environment to Executive Audit Committee

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

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Internal Audit Manager

Location:

Buffalo, NY, US, 14213

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Brings a systematic disciplined approach to independently evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Provide independent review and evaluation of management’s reporting and safeguards company assets.
• Provide sound advice and counsel to the owners, senior steering team and management to identify assess and reduce business risk by strengthening internal control systems and/or by improving processes and procedures.
• Development of IA’s annual audit plan through use of a risk assessment model, which is responsive to the needs of the owners, management and business operations.
• Effective use of audit resources and staff coordinated with the efforts of outside accountants, in a fashion that maximizes audit coverage.
• Promote role of department as a positive resource for technical expertise and guidance on policies, control issues, and business risks.
• Continually benchmark against internal audit best practices, and adopt those practices when appropriate to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IA processes.
• Liaison with external auditors and lead internal audit’s YE audit effort on behalf of external auditors.
• Active participation in special projects as requested.
• Develop IA’s annual operating budget, and ensure accomplishment of annual audit plan within budget
• Identification and realization of quantifiable and realizable cost-savings opportunities.
• Assist in the continuous professional development of internal audit staff through open communication on results of work performed.
• Responsible for staffing of internal audit department.
• Liaison for reporting on internal control environment to Executive Audit Committee

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 4 year degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting
• Minimum of 5-7 years of related business experience (public accounting and professional auditing experience)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar certification required
• Ability to manage a staff of auditors and Company’s expense report administration
• Possess strong negotiation skills
• Develop positive working relationships with internal & external customers
• Ability to understand & assess processes
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to multi task and demonstrated ability to prioritize issues
• Significant understanding of accounting principles
• Travel 15-20%, at times requiring multiple week engagements, sometimes with minimal notice

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COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$108,281.00-$162,422.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

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