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Ventura Foods · 1 hour ago

VP, Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Audit

Brea, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$219K/yr - $296K/yr

15+ years exp

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.

Food ProcessingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Danielle (Tyler) Carson

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

Internal Audit ManagementEnterprise Risk ManagementCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Manufacturing Industry ExperiencePublic Accounting ExperienceGenerally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)Internal Control SystemsJudgmentCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

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

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Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging.

Founded in 1867

Brea, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.venturafoods.com/

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