Manager, Global Risk and Audit Management

McCormick & Company • HUNT VALLEY, MD

12d • $102,000 - $173,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Manager, Global Risk and Audit Management for a hybrid (50/50) position at its Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit — Americas Region & Function Operations, the role plans and executes risk management and audit activities and provides specialist support and subject-matter input on Business Resilience assessments, including business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, and operational resilience. The position partners with regional business leaders, supply chain, operations, IT, and cross-functional risk owners to deliver insight-driven, value-adding audits.

The role leads end-to-end risk and audit engagements, supports audit planning and reporting, coordinates engagement resources, tracks remediation, and contributes to the annual risk assessment and audit universe refresh. It also mentors audit staff, supports the development and quality of the Global Risk and Audit Management (GRAM) function, and assists with operating plans, budgets, policies, procedures, and materials for the Audit Committee and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit and/or risk management, including at least 2 years leading audit engagements.
• Hands-on knowledge of IIA Standards and the IPPF, with demonstrated experience designing and managing a QAIP.
• Experience auditing or assessing Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, or Crisis Management programs, or direct industry experience managing or implementing such programs.
• Audit experience in at least two of these areas: supply chain, manufacturing operations, procurement, IT general controls, financial reporting, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to connect operational observations to strategic risk implications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with audit management and GRC technology platforms such as Optro, Archer, Workiva, SAP GRC, or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, SOX, US GAAP, and risk assessment practices.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including influencing, relationship-building, and driving change with all levels through cross-functional groups and in a global environment.
• Ability to manage and deliver concurrent engagements or overlapping project initiatives.
• Excellent presentation and training skills, including the ability to engage audiences credibly and deliver effective presentations with solutions and actionable items.
• Experience supporting Enterprise Risk Management programs, particularly aggregating stakeholder feedback into meaningful risk insights and mitigation strategies for reporting and monitoring.
• Experience with process improvement and the ability to influence and optimize processes to drive business synergies and productivity.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Commitment to maintaining discretion and confidentiality as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Additional risk certifications such as CRMA, CERM, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end risk and audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, findings development, and reporting.
• Conduct risk-based audit planning for assigned engagements, identifying key risks, relevant controls, and audit procedures aligned with the function’s methodology and IIA Standards.
• Draft clear, well-evidenced audit reports with practical, risk-rated findings and actionable recommendations; present results to process owners and senior business leadership.
• Coordinate assigned audit team members and co-sourced resources during engagements, providing guidance and feedback as appropriate.
• Track management action plan implementation for completed audits, follow up on open items, and escalate delays or remediation concerns to the Director.
• Support the Director in the annual risk assessment and audit universe refresh by providing regional intelligence on emerging risks and business changes.
• Conduct audits across financial controls, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, supply chain, procurement, and IT general controls.
• Use data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve audit execution efficiency and insight generation.
• Mentor and develop in-house and co-source audit staff and seniors through constructive feedback, on-the-job learning, and support for professional growth and certification goals.
• Work with the GRAM Leadership Team to maintain and continuously improve GRAM’s methodology in alignment with the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework and other applicable standards.
• Support the function’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, including internal quality assessments, preparation for external quality assessments, and remediation of improvement opportunities.
• Help maintain department policies, procedures, and the Charter, ensuring they are current, compliant, fit for purpose, and routed for approval when updated.
• Provide analytical and administrative support for annual operating plans, budgets, resource planning, and staffing activities.
• Prepare materials for the Audit Committee and senior leadership, including quarterly Internal Audit activity reports and annual QAIP results.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; the position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support.
• Retirement and investment programs, including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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