Director - Internal Audit

Associated Wholesale Grocers • Kansas City, KS

110d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Internal Audit will lead AWG’s internal audit function, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and compliance across our cooperative. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and business unit leaders to assess risks, strengthen controls, and provide actionable insights that support AWG’s long-term financial health and operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive internal audit, public accounting, or risk management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in distribution, supply chain, retail, or cooperative industries strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly to executives and the Audit Committee.
• Proven ability to influence and partner across functions in a large, complex organization.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Experience working in distribution, supply chain, retail, or cooperative industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas.
• Provide independent assurance to senior leadership on the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices.
• Lead operational and compliance audits, ensuring findings are documented, communicated, and remediated.
• Partner with business leaders to identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls without disrupting operations.
• Oversee internal investigations related to fraud policy violations.
• Assist external auditors with year-end audit activities.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and emerging risks relevant to wholesale, supply chain, and retail operations.
• Build, lead, and develop the internal audit team to deliver high-quality and value-added services.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees