Ventura Foods · 2 hours ago
VP, Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Audit
Ventura Foods is an innovative company that manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. They are seeking a VP of Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Audit to provide leadership and oversight of the Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions, ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and operational controls while collaborating with senior leaders.
Responsibilities
Execute Enterprise Risk assessment and mitigation plan, collaborating with senior leadership to identify key areas of enterprise risk and develop mitigation plans
Provide leadership and direction to Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management department including establishing goals, a risk-based audit plan, staffing, financial budgets and communication of audit results to management
Oversee and implement operational and financial internal audits with focus on plants and HQ around governance/compliance, IT general controls/cyber and payroll
Develop and maintain rapport with employees, management, external auditors and other interested parties to ensure understanding and acceptance of the department's scope and objectives, audit requirements, approach and reporting. Maintain independence and objectivity while developing relationships with management and visibility over all areas and functions of the business
Ensure all communications issued by the department are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive and timely. Follow-up on communications to ensure all corrective actions necessary have been addressed and work collaboratively with functional leaders and operations managers to create remediation and training plans for the future. Advise management of any concerns
Direct and/or participate in the performance of special assignments, fraud investigations and standards of business conduct reviews as well as other projects requested by the EVP, CFO and other senior leadership team members
Recommend improvements to policies, procedures and practices to reduce costs and/or improve internal controls
Establish a program for the selection and professional development of Internal Audit staff members. This includes developing written job descriptions, training and continuing education plans, and annual performance evaluations. Select qualified and competent individuals (employees or outsourced assistance) that will help achieve the department's objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
15+ years internal audit management experience (Chief Audit Executive level) in a large organization and 10+ years total internal/external audit experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification required
Ability to travel up to 15% required
Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and internal control systems
Extensive knowledge of the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Working knowledge of auditing and accounting practices used in large organizations
Ethical professional who can be trusted to always operate at the highest level of integrity
Good judgment and strength of character
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective leader with excellent management skills; able to bring out the best in people while balancing differing needs of the Company, professional growth, travel and personal life
Preferred
Manufacturing industry experience helpful
Public accounting or auditing experience highly desired
Master's degree a plus
Enterprise Risk Management experience highly preferred
Experience presenting to senior executives is strongly desired
Ideal candidate lives in commutable distance to Irvine, for this hybrid role
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Company
Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging.
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