Senior Director, Internal Audit

Trident Seafoods•Seattle, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk (IA & ERM) is a strategic partner to senior management and the Audit Committee of the company’s Board of Directors (the “AC”). As Sr. Director, IA you will play a critical role in providing independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice and insight. You will play an evolving leadership role in enterprise risk management (ERM) and broader risk oversight as the company continues to grow in scale and complexity. In this role, you will serve as a business process, risk, internal control, and internal audit subject matter expert across designated organizations, processes and stakeholders. The Sr. Director, IA & ERM oversees all internal audit activities aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls, risk management, compliance, and related governance, and will need to understand and influence the organization’s risk management processes in support of the company’s objectives. Responsibilities will encompass leading project team(s) in strategizing, designing, and implementing comprehensive audits, reviews, and analyses, and making recommendations that will advance the company’s control and risk management practices. The individual in this role must confidently facilitate discussions with and present outcomes and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

12-15+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, risk management, advisory environments, and/or public accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
Proven experience leading or shaping an enterprise Internal Audit function in a complex organization.
Demonstrated ability to set audit strategy, prioritize enterprise risk, and influence executive stakeholders.
Experience auditing technology-enabled processes (ERP systems, data platforms, automated workflows).
Deep understanding of ERM frameworks and audit practices.
Strong understanding of evolving control frameworks in dynamic, technology-driven environments.
Experience advancing audit models to incorporate analytics, continuous monitoring, and risk-based approaches.
Experience in a global company, preferably within food manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods.
Strong leadership experience developing senior-level audit teams.
Exceptional executive communication skills, including experience with Board-level engagement.
CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in private company environments with focus on long-term value creation and disciplined risk management.
Background combining in-house audit leadership and external advisory or public accounting experience.
Additional certifications such as CISA, CRMA, CFE or MBA preferred.
Experience with AI governance, automation controls, and data-driven operating environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Set and execute a forward-looking Internal Audit strategy aligned to enterprise risks, long-term value creation, and organizational complexity.
Translate evolving business, technology, and operational risks into clear, prioritized audit plans.
Lead audits across core operations, supply chain, digital platforms, and technology-enabled processes.
Advance audit methodology from point-in-time reviews to continuous, analytics-driven assurance.
Partner with senior leadership to identify early indicators of control breakdowns, emerging risks, and margin-impacting issues.
Expand governance and audit oversight of AI-enabled, automated, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Strengthen assurance across cybersecurity, identity access, technology controls, and third-party risk management.
Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit team with strong capabilities in judgment, analytics, and enterprise influence.
Deliver clear, concise, and actionable insights to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
Align audit priorities with enterprise strategy, risk profile, and long-term ownership objectives.
Integrate and continuously enhance the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, and monitor key business risks.
Provide thought leadership on emerging risks and evolving regulatory expectations.
Lead discussions with senior management and the Audit Committee regarding risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
Support ethics, compliance, and governance programs to reinforce a strong control culture.
Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.