Senior Internal Auditor (Corporate)

Performance Food Group • Richmond, VA

236d • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S. The Senior Internal Auditor reports to Internal Audit Leadership and plays a crucial role in assessing and enhancing business processes and internal controls across Performance Food Group's strategic business units. This role is responsible for conducting corporate and financial audits, advisory reviews, or other projects that support ongoing improvements in effectiveness, efficiency, and risk management. The Senior Internal Auditor executes the complete audit cycle including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Accounting, Finance, or related area.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in public accounting or internal audit, or progressive experience in accounting, audit, or related area.
• Command a good understanding of the COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Controls and requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills which are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Possess effective written communication skills including report writing and audit/project file documentation.
• Well-developed problem solving, organizational and analytical skills, with an attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Demonstrated time management skills to meet deadlines as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Possess strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Must be able to work as an effective and contributing member of a team or independently as the need arises.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to conduct audits/projects in the US.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience
• Food service or distribution industry experience
• CPA or CIA
• Prior experience with large ERP systems (preferably SAP) and audit tools
• Data Analytics experience/certifications (Alteryx; PowerBI; SQL)
• Risk Assessment experience
• Residency: Richmond, VA; DFW Metro, TX

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment performing operational, financial, and other ad hoc projects as assigned and under the direction of Internal Audit Leadership in accordance with the Global Standards as established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Maintain the credibility of the internal audit function by performing work in accordance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Maintain effective working relationships with corporate and operating management and staff.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Serve as an audit lead, team member or individual contributor depending on the circumstances.
• Plan and perform audits and advisory engagements on business processes and internal controls.
• Create test programs, document test work and issues, determine suggested corrective actions and process improvements addressing root cause, draft audit reports, present findings to management, and follow up with business for timely issue remediation.
• Utilize data analytics to facilitate audit scoping, testing, and monitoring activities, and to produce meaningful insights and trends using data visualization.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree