Senior Internal Auditor

Performance Food Group (New); Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits (Day 1)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to assess and enhance controls across its network of distribution centers and operating units. The role covers planning, fieldwork and reporting, with travel up to 25% to US sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 3–5 years of public accounting or internal audit experience, with strong COSO/SOX knowledge and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related area required.
• 3 to 5 years of public accounting or internal audit experience.
• Strong communication, analytical and writing skills.
• Knowledge of COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP or ERP systems a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across US.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational, financial and audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Apply data analytics and visualization to audit scoping and findings.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold internal audit standards.
• Collaborate with management and staff across corporate and operating units.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Team player

Data analytics

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related area

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Job description

Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

The Senior Internal Auditor reports to Internal Audit Leadership and plays a crucial role in assessing and enhancing business processes and internal controls across Performance Food Group's strategic business units. This role is responsible for conducting operational, financial, and special audits that support ongoing improvements in effectiveness, efficiency, and risk management. The Senior Internal Auditor executes the complete audit cycle including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.

This hybrid position requires occasional travel (up to 25%) to PFG operating companies, with typical on-site visits once per month. When not traveling, the auditor works remotely but may be required to attend in-person meetings at Corporate HQ as needed throughout the year.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works in a team environment performing operational, financial, and other ad hoc projects as assigned and under the direction of Internal Audit Leadership in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Use data analytics to facilitate audit scoping and testing, and produce meaningful insights shared using data visualization
• Maintain the credibility of the internal audit function by performing work in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as established by the Institute of Internal Auditors, in addition to the Institute of Internal Auditor's Code of Ethics
• Maintain effective working relationships with corporate and operating management and staff
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
• This position will be required to serve as an audit lead, team member or individual contributor depending on the circumstances

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
• 3 to 5 years of public accounting experience or progressive experience in accounting, internal audit or related area
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills which are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization
• Well-developed problem solving, organizational and analytical skills
• Good understanding of the COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Controls and requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Effective writing skills including report writing and audit/project file documentation
• Demonstrated time management skills to meet deadlines as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Experience with a large ERP system, preferably SAP
• Must be able to work as an effective and contributing member of a team or independently as the need arises
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to conduct audits/projects in the US
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US for any employer
• Located in Richmond, VA, Dallas, TX or Denver, CO

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of public accounting experience
• Foodservice or distribution industry experience
• CPA or CIA
• PowerBI Report-Creator

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.