SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a team of auditors to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s internal controls and determines compliance with company policies and procedures as well as legal and regulatory requirements through the completion of financial, operational, and compliance audits conducted at all levels and locations of the company’s business.
• Manages the audit, including the audit preparation and scope, assigning resources and work assignments, providing audit team supervision on-site, coordinating the audit exit meeting, and preparing the Audit Report.
• Works closely with external auditors regarding SOX, Interim and Year-end testing that is performed by the Internal Audit Department for the benefit of management and our external auditors.
• Trains and develops audit staff, including Internal Auditors, Associate Internal Auditors, Staff Accountants, and Interns assigned to Internal Audit.
• Develops and modifies audit programs and procedures to assure audit techniques are applied in an effective and efficient manner.
• Completes documentation and control testing of our internal controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 legislation.
• Assists Director -Internal Audit in risk assessment, audit planning, fraud investigations, as well as special projects as requested by management.
• Requires up to 15-20% overnight travel per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 4 years of audit experience.
• CMA, CPA or CIA certification.
• A pattern of initiative and leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• Operational accounting or finance experience.
• Working knowledge of Oracle and QAD systems.
• Familiarity with Tableau.

LOCATION: Austin, MN Preferred. We will also consider remote work arrangements.

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, non-contributory pension, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation. 

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.