Sr Manager, Global Risk and Audit Management

McCormick & Company•HUNT VALLEY, MD

12d•$102,000 - $173,500•Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Senior Manager, Global Risk and Audit Management for a hybrid role (50/50) at its Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The position supports the transformation and integration of the company’s Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit capabilities and their alignment with 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 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 risk and audit engagements from scoping through reporting; supports risk-based planning, follow-up on management action plans, and the annual risk assessment and audit universe refresh; and conducts audits across financial controls, operations, regulatory compliance, supply chain, procurement, and IT general controls. It also mentors audit staff and co-sourced personnel and supports GRAM methodology, quality assurance and improvement, department policies and planning, and reporting to 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 the IIA Standards and IPPF, and 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 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 and 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.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience influencing, building relationships, and driving change across cross-functional groups, all organizational levels, and a global environment.
Ability to manage and deliver concurrent engagements or overlapping project initiatives.
Strong 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 by 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, 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 as appropriate.
Track implementation of management action plans 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 ground-level 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 constructive 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 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 remain current, compliant, and fit for purpose, and route updates for approval.
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 the quarterly Internal Audit activity report 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.
Caregiver support.
401(k) and profit-sharing retirement and investment programs.
Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan eligibility.