Staff/Senior Internal Auditor

Publix • Lakeland, FL

17d • $83,070 - $135,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Publix is hiring Staff Internal Auditors to perform audits for routine business initiatives or engagements across multiple business areas, including operational assessments. For candidates with more advanced qualifications, Publix is also hiring Senior Internal Auditors to perform audits for complex business initiatives or engagements across multiple business areas, including operational assessments. The roles are part of the Financial Internal Audit Team, which independently and objectively assesses the effectiveness of the company’s governance, risk management, and control processes. The team works across the organization, including with senior leadership, to evaluate risks and internal controls, recommend improvements, and support alignment of financial and operational systems with business objectives.

The team evaluates internal controls over financial reporting, assesses business objectives, risks, and controls, and helps business areas understand those matters. The work includes audits across business areas and developing knowledge of professional standards, regulatory initiatives, and retail industry trends.

Publix is an employee-owned supermarket company. Its corporate offices promote in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid option. The listed ability to work from home one day a week is subject to at least 90 days of service and a performance evaluation of “Meets Expectations/Successful” or above.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or analytical discipline.
• For Staff Internal Auditor: at least two years of work experience in a business or analytical discipline, such as internal audit, public accounting, or financial accounting.
• For Senior Internal Auditor: at least six years of work experience in a business or analytical field, including at least two years in internal audit and/or public accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint and Access is expected after training.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and adapt under pressure.
• Ability to apply creative and innovative thinking.
• Ability to make sound judgments based on knowledge, experience, observations, and available information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and productively, and follow through on responsibilities to bring projects to a successful conclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a business or analytical field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
• Knowledge of internal auditing concepts.
• Knowledge of business management concepts, including objectives, risks, and controls.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of the overall Publix organization and its business operations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as required by Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Understand and assess business-area objectives, risks, and controls to identify significant risks and determine whether appropriate controls are established to reduce or eliminate risk.
• Enhance business-area understanding of objectives, risks, and controls.
• Perform audits across multiple business areas, including operational assessments; Staff Internal Auditors handle routine initiatives or engagements, while Senior Internal Auditors handle complex initiatives or engagements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of emerging professional standards, regulatory initiatives, and retail industry trends.

Benefits

• Year-end bonus equivalent to one month’s extra pay, prorated in the first year, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check issue date.
• Employee stock ownership plan contributions of Publix stock at no cost to associates each year.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately held Publix stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.
• Free flu shots.
• Mental health and financial counseling.
• Work-from-home one day a week, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level