Manager, Internal Audit

Manager, Internal Audit - Newport News, VA (Hybrid) 

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, the Manager, Internal Audit will leverage their experience with their understanding of the business to identify and help management address emerging and changing risks. The incumbent will also conduct assessments and provide recommendations to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan, perform, document and communicate the results of audits and reviews over departments, plants, and processes
• Promote organizational awareness of risk management, continuous improvement, and change management concepts
• Facilitate discussions with management to document processes, brainstorm options, and assess risks
• Contribute to change initiatives in a risk advisory capacity, including providing input to shape benchmarks, performance metrics, and priorities
• Understand the business and operating context and conduct monitoring to identify emerging and changing risks, regulations, standards and successful business practices
• Make recommendations and monitor status to agreed upon improvements
• Develop sustainable relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization
• Support public company compliance with regulations
• Assist Director, Internal Audit with department management and reporting
• Supervise internal staff/external resources

Qualifications: 

• 5 years of progressive work experience (e.g., audit, international supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, sales)
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively share complex information in plain language
• Experience in process improvement, identifying waste, data analysis, and project management
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Proven ability to consult, negotiate, influence and manage conflict
• Post secondary education (e.g., Business, Engineering)
• Relevant professional designation (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certification in Risk Management Assurance) and/or certifications in supply chain or process improvements, or willingness to pursue one
• Knowledge of control systems and risk management frameworks, business continuity concepts and/or information technology security would be an asset

We offer a Flexible Hybrid Work Model where corporate office employees have the flexibility to choose a minimum of two office days per week, with the option to work wherever they prefer (office or remote) for the remainder of the week. 

Recruitment Process 

Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.   

Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview with the hiring leader.   

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing. 

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law. 

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities. High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance. 

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details. 

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