Senior Internal Auditor: Lead Internal Controls & SOX

Hormel Foods; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Bonuses and profit sharing

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with a broad portfolio of brands and a strong track record of awards. The Internal Audit function leads risk assessment, SOX testing, and control optimization across locations, guided by a collaborative leadership team.

The role emphasizes team development, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering timely audits while staying within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 4+ years of audit experience.
• Ability to lead, manage, and deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to assess the design and control effectiveness of controls and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of auditors to assess effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
• Manages the audit preparation, scope, and resources; supervises on-site team.
• Collaborates with external auditors on SOX, interim and year-end testing.
• Trains and develops audit staff, including interns.
• Develops and updates audit programs and procedures for effective testing.
• Completes control testing aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Assists leadership with risk assessment, planning, and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle

QAD

Tableau

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with a broad portfolio of brands and a strong track record of awards. The Internal Audit function leads risk assessment, SOX testing, and control optimization across locations, guided by a collaborative leadership team.

The role emphasizes team development, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering timely audits while staying within budget.