Sr Internal Auditor

Lamb Weston Holdings; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 81,620 - 122,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Employee Stock purchase program

Health Savings Accounts

Family-Friendly events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings in Eagle, ID seeks a Sr Internal Auditor to evaluate financial and operational processes. Lead audits, develop risk-based programs, and mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Strong GAAP/SOX knowledge and sure communication of findings to executives are essential. Travel up to 20% is expected as part of the ERM program, with growth opportunities in a dynamic, global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA preferred.
• Master’s of Business Administration preferred.
• 3+ years professional audit experience.
• CPA/CIA certifications or progress towards them preferred.
• Experience identifying risks, controls and opportunities for improvement and testing control design/effectiveness.
• US GAAP, SOX, COSO 2013 Framework, PCAOB/IIA standards knowledge.
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Analytical, project management, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to think critically and analyze complex areas to propose solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and deliver timely results.
• Ability to consolidate information into usable format.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assess organization’s risks and participate in ERM assessment with input from leadership.
• Develop a risk-based audit program via interviews, research, and data analytics.
• Lead all audit phases: planning, fieldwork, and reporting per standards.
• Analyze data to identify process insights, risks, and conclusions.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations for management.
• Communicate results to stakeholders and address issues with management.
• Support Company SOX program and assess internal controls.
• Mentor associates and develop team members.
• Ensure timely, high-quality deliverables with clear timelines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA and/or CIA certifications or progress towards them

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr Internal Auditor

Location: Eagle, ID

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people. We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world! Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

Performs highly complex and interpretive financial analyses for assigned area. Presents analysis and recommendations to management. Acts as a leader to less experienced staff. Effectively leads small teams and works well with small ad-hoc project teams. Areas of responsibility may include Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, Treasury, Risk Management, M&A, Investor Relations, Insurance & Loss, Tax, Credit, Trade, Pricing, Freight or Financial Systems.

Position Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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, Finance or Accounting preferred
• Master’s of Business Administration preferred
• 3+ years professional audit (internal and/or external) experience
• CPA and/or CIA certifications, or progress towards them, preferred
• Experience identifying risks, controls and opportunities 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 domestically and internationally up to 20%

Benefits

• 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

Compensation

Estimated annual range: $81,620.00 – $122,430.00 (variable based on experience and location)

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.