Corporate Audit Director

PepsiCo Corporate Audit is a unique team within our enterprise. We have developed a holistic internal control framework that enables our management teams to deliver governance leadership and maintain our standing as a company of operational excellence.

Corporate Audit operates at the heart of our business success by providing objective insights into today’s risks and tomorrow’s challenges. While our auditors are located in various geographies, we are a team of global associates who audit our PepsiCo businesses and functions around the world. Corporate Audit offers a developmental opportunity that extends well beyond the traditional boundaries of the function, providing a well-rounded perspective of Finance, IT and the business. Be a part of a global team that enables extensive exposure across our PepsiCo businesses and functions!

This role must sit in Purchase, NY; Chicago, Il; or Plano, Texas

As an Audit Director you will:

Lead the planning and execution of operational, compliance, financial and IT audits across PepsiCo. Example audit scope areas include
Individual business processes (e.g., Make to Deploy) for a large business
Core business processes for a smaller international business unit
Transformational projects (e.g., ERP implementation)
IT-owned processes (e.g., IT Service Management)
Global functions (e.g., Global Procurement)
Global groups (e.g., Research and Development)
Joint Ventures
Manage a team of between three and five direct reports; with the matrix organization structure, expect to lead 12 or more individuals throughout the year
Identify risks to achieving the audit entity’s stated objectives and evaluate controls effectiveness, providing valuable and objective perspective, insights and assurance
Meet with cross-functional leaders (e.g., Sales, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Global Procurement, IT, HR)
Communicate audit progress to senior leadership throughout the audit, serving as the primary audit contact
Present proposed audit scope and approach to the SVP and General Auditor
Plan and facilitate audit workshops, discussing designed processes and identifying key financial, operational and compliance risks, including IT and associated controls
Identify and align key controls to test and monitoring activities to assess during the audit
Review each team member’s testing results, providing timely coaching
Conduct audit status update meetings with management. For identified opportunities, communicate root cause and impact
Partner with management to develop cost-effective and risk-based remediation plans
Collaborate with the audit Sr. Director and other Directors to assess process and strategic risks across PepsiCo, validating relevant risks are identified and addressed in the annual audit plan
Identify and implement opportunities to improve the relevancy, effectiveness and efficiency of PepsiCo’s audit procedures and/or supporting administrative processes
Support Sr. Directors with the execution of the Corporate Audit strategic plan and other key department initiatives
Lead and participate in our Faster, Stronger, Better initiatives encompassing process and methodology improvement, best practice sharing, technology adoption (e.g., data analytics, digitization), emerging risks evaluation and incorporation (e.g., cyber, privacy compliance, third-party management), organizational health and people processes (e.g., career advancement, recognition, training, evaluations)
Coordinate recruiting and onboarding of associates into Corporate Audit
Manage the travel & expense and consulting forecast for audit engagements, providing explanations for variances

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting, Finance, CIS, MIS)
10+ years of experience in Audit, Process Risk and Controls Implementation/Improvement, and functional or technical expertise in core audit areas including but not limited to: Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Trade Promotion Management, Advertising and Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement and IT

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)or IT Audit/Security Certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP)
Previous “Big 4” public accounting or similar consulting experience
Experience with IT general control processes (e.g., Change Management, System Development Lifecycle, Information Security, IT Operations etc.)
Large-scale technology (e.g., ERP) or similar change management experience
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Ability to work in matrix organization; handle competing priorities
Understanding of core IT general control processes (e.g., Change Management, System Development Lifecycle, Information Security, IT Operations etc.)
Implementation of technology or change management experiences preferred
Sound communication skills and team management capabilities
Willing and able to travel approximately 25-45%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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