Sr Internal Auditor - SOX Focus

Title: Sr Internal Auditor - SOX Focus

               

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 Mgmt, M&A, Investor Relations, Insurance & Loss, Tax, Credit, Trade, Pricing, Freight or Financial Systems. 3 years related experience.

Job Description

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.

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 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 domestically and internationally 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.

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-234843

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 07/19/2024

               

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 based on the variables previously mentioned is: $81,620.00 - $122,430.00

               

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

Salary : $76,380 - $114,560