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Ruiz Foods · 14 hours ago

Associate Director of Internal Audit

Frisco, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

Ruiz Foods, a family-owned leader in the Hispanic food industry, is seeking an Associate Director of Internal Audit. This role involves overseeing the internal audit operations, developing audit programs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while leading the enterprise risk management process.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Directs audit staff throughout the planning, organizing, executing, and reporting phases of internal audit operations in close coordination with our co-source audit partner firm

Directs identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas and oversees the development of the annual audit plan

Directs the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting internal processes and procedures

Directs the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations. Communicates findings to all key stakeholders to ensure alignment and involvement in management action plan creation

Continue progress begun within the internal control improvement project with the ultimate goal of having a “SOX Light” environment in place by the close of Fiscal 2026

Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

Develops and maintains productive relationships throughout all of Ruiz Foods, from plant TMs through the Board, by maintaining openness and fostering strong relationships throughout the company

Provides quarterly updates to CEO and CFO on a separate cadence from regularly scheduled Board meetings

Meets monthly (outside of quarterly Audit Committee meetings) with the Audit Chair to discuss updates to audit fieldwork, audit plan and any/all other topics

Leads the enterprise risk management (ERM) process and coordinates monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs) for significant risks. Reports quarterly to the Nominating & Governance Committee of the Board of Directors

Administers the Speak Up for Ruiz hotline in conjunction with Legal through NAVEX. Ensures timely closure of issues through quarterly follow-up meetings with SVP, Administration and other key Human Resources leaders

Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with Ruiz Foods team members, as applicable

Represents internal audit at management and board meetings and with external organizations (i.e., our external audit partner)

Performs related work as assigned by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

Supports the CFO and VP, Controller (among others) with special projects and advisory work as assigned throughout the year

Ability to travel domestically to plant locations or other locations (i.e., conferences, off-site meetings) approximately 25-35% of the year

Qualification

CIA certificationCPA certificationInternal audit principlesProject managementRisk managementData analysisCybersecurity knowledgeAuditBoard familiarityProblem resolutionEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Certification as a CIA or CPA

Eight - Ten years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including four years of supervisory or project management experience

Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal audit and accounting principles in a fast-paced, growing food manufacturing environment

Ability to contribute and advise the organization on best/preferred business practices to assist management in control/process design

Considerable knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards and experience implementing the Standards based on an approved roadmap for finalization by end of 2026

Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, including Cybersecurity and AI

Skill in understanding, documenting, and testing process flows and control points

Considerable knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

Considerable skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products

Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions

Extensive skill in planning and project management and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines

Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems

Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses

Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and presenting findings and recommendations

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-source partners, all Ruiz team members, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment

Preferred

Experience performing and leading audit procedures within a public accounting firm or in industry – coupled with experience pertinent to audits conducted in food manufacturing, including audits of information systems, cybersecurity and AI

A Master's degree in Accounting or a related field. In lieu of a Master's degree, we will also consider a secondary certification (i.e., CPA and CIA or CIA and CISA)

Extensive familiarity with AuditBoard – specifically OpsAudit and Risk Oversight. Willing to collaborate with IT on ITRM and Cross Comply modules, as applicable

Prior experience with our preferred model for the internal audit department (co-source relationship)