Sr Internal Auditor

Lamb Weston, Inc.; Eagle (ID); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, H

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston, Inc. in Eagle, Idaho, is seeking a Senior Internal Audit professional to lead financial, operational, and compliance reviews across the company.

This hybrid role includes onsite work Monday through Thursday and remote Fridays, with opportunities to mentor staff and strengthen internal controls. Responsibilities include developing risk-based audits, leading all audit phases, analyzing data, and presenting findings to management while supporting SOX and ERM initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting or IT preferred.
• MBA is a plus.
• CPA and/or CIA certifications, or progress towards them, preferred.
• 3+ years of professional audit experience (internal and/or external).
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, COSO 2013, PCAOB and IIA standards.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop a risk-based audit program through interviews, research and data analytics.
• Lead all phases of internal audits including planning, fieldwork and reporting to standards.
• Analyze data to identify risks, controls and process improvements.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and management recommendations.
• Communicate results to stakeholders and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Contribute to SOX program and ERM assessments with leadership guidance.
• Mentor junior team members and manage project timelines.

Skills

Audit expertise

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or IT

MBA (preferred)

CPA/CIA (preferred)

Job description

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar - together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

Internal Audit at Lamb Weston provides a balanced perspective in identifying and mitigating risks to the achievement of the company’s strategic, operational, and compliance objectives. The Senior Internal Audit position is responsible for leading financial, operational, and compliance reviews throughout the company and will present results and recommendations to management. This flexible position is ideal for self-motivated auditors who enjoy working with people at all levels and in all areas of the company and proposing solutions to complex opportunities.

Job Description

This role has a hybrid work schedule of working onsite at our Eagle, ID headquarters Mondays through Thursdays, and remotely on Fridays.

• Develop a risk-based audit program through management interviews, technical research and data analytics.
• Lead all phases of internal audits including planning, fieldwork, and reporting in accordance with department and professional standards, laws and regulations.
• Analyze data timely to identify process insights, risks, and support audit conclusions.
• Prepare audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations for management.
• Communicate audit results to stakeholders and collaborate with management to address identified issues.
• Participate in the Company's SOX Program and overall compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and guide associate team members in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to enhance internal controls, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency and propose solutions to Internal Audit Leaders.
• Assess the organization’s risks and participate in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) assessment process including gathering input from Board of Directors, executive and functional leadership.
• Develop and mentor associate team members.
• Understand project roles and responsibilities, timelines and objectives and deliver high quality, timely deliverables.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required, in Finance, Accounting or Information Technology preferred
• Master’s of Business Administration is a plus
• 3+ years professional audit (internal and/or external) experience
• CPA and/or CIA certifications, or progress towards them, preferred
• Experience identifying risks, controls and opportunity for improvement as well as testing the design and effectiveness of controls
• Proficient knowledge of auditing and accounting, US GAAP, SOX, COSO 2013 Framework, PCAOB and IIA standards
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient analytical, project management, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to think critically, ask searching questions, analyze complex areas and propose solutions
• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced and highly motivated team
• Ability to deliver high quality, timely deliverables with a strong focus on stakeholder needs
• Ability to consolidate complex information into usable customer-oriented format
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, change, and a dynamic business environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced data analytical skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 08/22/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $86,380.00 - $129,570.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

• Bachelor’s degree, required, in Finance, Accounting or Information Technology preferred
• Master’s of Business Administration is a plus
• 3+ years professional audit (internal and/or external) experience
• CPA and/or CIA certifications, or progress towards them, preferred
• Experience identifying risks, controls and opportunity for improvement as well as testing the design and effectiveness of controls
• Proficient knowledge of auditing and accounting, US GAAP, SOX, COSO 2013 Framework, PCAOB and IIA standards
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient analytical, project management, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to think critically, ask searching questions, analyze complex areas and propose solutions
• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced and highly motivated team
• Ability to deliver high quality, timely deliverables with a strong focus on stakeholder needs
• Ability to consolidate complex information into usable customer-oriented format
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, change, and a dynamic business environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced data analytical skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%