VP, Internal Audit & Compliance

Revolution Foods•Cty Of Cmmrce, CA

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About The Position

The VP, Internal Audit and Compliance will report to the Chief Financial Officer and lead all technical accounting and internal audit activities while establishing a strong financial controls environment across a multi-site food manufacturing business. This role works closely with the Controller to elevate financial accuracy, strengthen reporting, modernize systems, and build a comprehensive internal audit and risk management framework. The position is both strategic and hands-on, driving the financial discipline required for a scaling organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership over multi-site or multi-entity operations.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, audit management, and financial reporting.
Experience building or leading an internal audit function; public company or SOX experience preferred.
Proven success modernizing accounting processes, control frameworks, and systems.
ERP proficiency such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP; implementation or upgrade experience preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, cross-functional partnership, and change management skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MAcc preferred.
Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, distribution, or other high-volume, inventory-driven environments strongly preferred.
Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement strong internal controls across the organization and ensure timely, accurate external financial reporting.
Oversee compliance with financial regulations, lender requirements, loan covenant reporting, and accuracy of account-level postings.
Lead the internal audit function, including audit plans, testing, reporting, and remediation.
Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
Conduct internal audits to monitor financial condition and verify compliance.
Identify and mitigate financial risks proactively.
Manage controls and procedures over inventory and maintain a perpetual inventory system.
Oversee accounting and financial controls for procurement, receiving, cost accounting, purchase price variances, vendor credits, fixed assets, and inventory accounting, in collaboration with the Controller.
Establish and monitor internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes.
Serve as the executive owner of external financial reporting, internal controls, and internal audit.
Manage external audits with the Controller and ensure audit readiness and timely resolution of findings.
Lead month-end and year-end close with strong GAAP compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.
Ensure high-quality financial statements, reporting documentation, and consistent accounting policies.
Develop accounting and control strategies that support organizational growth and operational complexity.
Prepare market-level financials using Planful and work with departments to reconcile budget variances.
Coordinate month-end close activities, including cut-off procedures, accruals, physical inventories, and estimates.
Manage compliance and reporting with lenders and investors, including oversight of Carta shareholder reporting updates and other required filings.
Partner with the Controller to ensure alignment across day-to-day accounting operations and long-term financial strategy.
Advise the CFO, CEO, and Executive Team on financial accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across the company.
Support enterprise initiatives including operational improvements, expansion, and integrations.
Lead ERP-related accounting improvements, automation, and financial systems modernization.
Drive scalable, efficient workflows across accounting, reporting, and cross-functional processes.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Technology to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting and internal audit team.
Partner with the Controller to define team structure, responsibilities, and development paths.
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and decision-making.