Senior Internal Auditor

Jjsnackfoods; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jjsnackfoods is seeking a skilled Senior Internal Auditor to join their Internal Audit team in La Vergne, TN. This role involves performing risk assessments, executing audits, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, certifications like CPA or CIA, and fluency in both English and Spanish. A competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 is offered, along with travel opportunities.

The position requires excellent communication and analytical skills, with a focus on collaboration and leadership within the audit team.

Qualifications

• Possess at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• Demonstrated experience executing audits and evaluating risk and controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in annual risk assessment and assist in preparing the annual audit plan.
• Perform scoping of audits and communicate findings.
• Conduct annual detailed SOX testing and provide recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

Fluent in English and Spanish

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’s Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Position Summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is currently looking to hire an experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit team as a Sr Internal Auditor. The Sr Internal Auditor will report to the Manager Internal Audit and will be based out of J&J Snack Foods’ La Vergne, TN office.

Essential Functions

• Participate in performing the annual risk assessment and assist in preparing the annual audit plan.
• Participate in the scoping of individual audits, including performing research on relevant audit topics as needed (e.g., Accounting, Compliance, General Manufacturing, IT Security).
• Assist the Manager Internal Audit in performing all phases of an audit, including planning, fieldwork, and closing activities. Closing activities include drafting audit observations and recommendations, and communicating draft audit observations and recommendations to auditees.
• Perform follow‑up of management's action plans, including assessing the adequacy of evidence submitted for observation closure.
• Perform annual detailed SOX testing, including providing recommendations to the business on how they can strengthen the control environment.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management across the business to ensure that Internal Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives.
• Seek out relevant classes and trainings to maintain/expand professional skills and licenses.
• Research/help implement tools and technologies (e.g., AI) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of work performed by the Internal Audit Department.

Competencies

• Ability to work independently, when needed, with little oversight.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, time‑management, organizational, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: Possess at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility in public accounting or internal audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment, but not required.
• Required Skills:
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and IIA Professional Standards.
  • Demonstrated experience executing audits and evaluating risk and controls within a complex operating environment.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000.
• Travel Requirements: 15-20% (including travel to Mexico City for several weeks annually).

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.