Director Internal Auditor
Lamb Weston

Job Info

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Title: Director Internal Auditor

Location: Eagle, ID

Country: United States of America

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we've produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers.

Job Description Summary

Internal Audit at Lamb Weston provides a balanced perspective in identifying and mitigating risks to the achievement of the company's strategic, operational, and compliance objectives. This key Internal Audit position is responsible for directing our Internal Audit team in providing risk-based assurance and advisory services designed to validate and improve operations, reporting, and compliance processes and controls. The position will lead the Enterprise Risk Assessment process which will inform the development of the overall audit plan. The position will also oversee the Company's compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, and the required reporting. This role, in coordination with others on the leadership team, will lead the development and execution of an annual Audit Plan, oversee operational audits, and assist with special investigations related to known or suspected acts of fraud.

As a member of the Internal Audit leadership team, the role is responsible for leading and directing the work of others, influencing the direction of the department, developing team members in their careers, and driving a high-performing, positive work environment. This flexible position is ideal for self-motivated and disciplined leaders who enjoy working with people at all levels and in all areas of the company.

The position reports to the Vice President of Internal Audit. There will be significant exposure to executive leadership and senior management throughout the organization. In addition, this individual will work closely with the company's external auditors and co-source providers.

Job Description

• Build and manage strong relationships with Company leaders to identify where Internal Audit can add value to the organization and to facilitate cross functional alignment
  
• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") assessment process
  
• Leverage the ERM assessment results and input from executive and functional leadership to develop a risk-based audit strategy
  
• Oversee the Company's SOX Program and overall compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
  
• Develop and empower the Internal Audit managers to lead the execution of the audit plan
  

• Develop team members in their careers, provide regular coaching and feedback, provide opportunities for them to grow in their leadership and technical skills
  
• Assist with the preparation of regular updates and reports to the Audit Committee
  
• Be a role model for the company's values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards
  
• Monitor and improve the internal audit methodology and procedures to ensure compliance with professional standards and appropriate use of technology and analytics
  
• Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide conduit for introducing those practices to the Internal Audit team and the company to improve the audit process and results
  

• Deliver management insights using timely, focused, agile reporting
  
• Ensure results are accurate and insightful, and management actions are practical and address the issues identified during the audits
  
• Review audit reports and other deliverables to provide the highest level of quality and to ensure department and professional standards are maintained
  
• Assist with investigations when requested by the Compliance Officer
  
• Lead high-profile special projects requested by leadership
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA preferred
  
• CIA or CPA designation
  

• 10+ years of progressive internal/external audit, accounting or finance consulting experience including serving in management of a corporate-level Internal Audit function at a publicly traded company
  
• Strong leadership and management skills
  
• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams
  
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of business management and with other team members
  

• Expertise in audit methodologies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO principles, IIA standards and enterprise risk methodologies in the manufacturing industry; foodservice manufacturing experience preferred
  
• Strong management reporting and communication skills to present fact-based audit findings, reasoned insights, and actionable recommendations
  
• Track record of developing productive relationships with various internal and external stakeholders including executive management, functional leaders, operations, legal, HR, finance, external audit and consulting firms
  
• Prior manufacturing industry experience is preferred
  
• Personal computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Office products
  

• Ability to travel up to 20%
  

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-230392

Time Type: Full time

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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