Sr Manager, Global Risk and Audit Management

McCormick & Company • Hunt Valley, MD

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Senior Manager, Global Risk and Audit Management for a hybrid (50/50) role at its Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The position is part of an effort to transform and integrate Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit capabilities and align them with McCormick’s strategic priorities. 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 role 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 risk assessment and audit planning, develops findings and reports, and monitors management action plans. It also coordinates assigned audit team members and co-sourced resources, mentors audit staff, and contributes to methodology, quality assurance, policy, planning, budget, resource, and Audit Committee reporting activities.

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.
• Experience conducting audits in at least two of the following 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 audit 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, with experience influencing, building relationships, and driving change across 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.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Commitment to discretion and confidentiality as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Additional risk certifications such as CRMA, CERM, or similar.
• Experience supporting Enterprise Risk Management programs, particularly aggregating stakeholder feedback into 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.
• Enthusiasm and energy for advancing new ideas and methods for a proactive, forward-looking risk framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end risk and audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, findings development, and reporting.
• Conduct risk-based audit planning, identifying key risks, relevant controls, and audit procedures aligned with the function’s methodology and IIA Standards.
• Draft evidence-based audit reports with risk-rated findings and actionable recommendations, and present results to process owners and senior business leadership.
• Coordinate assigned audit team members and co-sourced resources during engagements, providing guidance and feedback.
• Track management action plan implementation, 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 intelligence on emerging risks and regional 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-sourced audit staff and seniors through feedback, on-the-job learning, and support for professional growth and certification goals.
• Work with the GRAM – LT to maintain and continuously improve GRAM’s Methodology in alignment with the IIA’s IPPF and other applicable standards.
• Support the function’s QAIP, including internal quality assessments, preparation for external quality assessments, and remediation of improvement opportunities.
• Help maintain department policies, procedures, and Charter, ensuring they are current, compliant, fit for purpose, and routed for approval when updated.
• Provide analytical and administrative support for the annual operating plan, budget, resource planning, and staffing activities.
• Support preparation of Audit Committee and senior leadership materials, including quarterly Internal Audit activity reports and annual QAIP results.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 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.
• Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan eligibility for this position.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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