Senior Auditor

Remote (United States)

Assures Sysco’s sites, divisions and corporate office are in compliance with established guidelines Financial and Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), senior management directives and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Perform audit risk assessment, planning and audit scope development, as well as project execution as a critical team member on large, complex projects
Drive successful completion of audit projects by closely coordinating with management, internal and external auditors, external consultants and business process owners
Perform SOX testing for entities within Sysco to support Management’s assertion in the financial statements
Communicate identified deficiencies, root cause and recommendations for remediation with Audit Management and the business, as well as quantify the potential financial impact if applicable
Identify and share best practices with the business, across Corporate Audit and during future audits
Leverage overall business knowledge and prior audits to improve effectiveness and develop audit efficiencies
Perform special reviews such as Credit, Shrink, SYGMA site, FreshPoint site or a meat companies.
Assist in recurring and special projects as assigned. Exhibit flexibility and ingenuity when performing special projects.
Respond to operating company inquiries regarding financial and compliance guidelines.
Work consistently, willing to work overtime and respond to emergencies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise Staff Auditors on audits as well as on special projects in the office.
Education, Experience, Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (must have completed both Intermediate Accounting courses).
Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Public Accounting or related experience with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley controls and operational audits. Knowledge of IT operations a plus
Ability to analyze and evaluate financial statement data.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to conduct effective interviews.
Ability to apply experience, critical thinking skills, and internal control concepts to evaluate processes and identify risks.
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to interact with varying levels of individuals (front line to senior leadership)
Ability to build relationships, manage conflict and embrace change
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
MATHEMETICAL SKILLS: Must have good understanding of all mathematical skills required to perform journal entries, reconciliations, and other functions required of a Controller.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Sitting, standing, walking, talking on the phone, typing on the computer, lifting of luggage and audit materials (including laptop computer), bending, stooping etc. (when reviewing warehouse operations), approximately 25% travel by plane to locations across the U.S. and Canada.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes offices and warehouses. Warehouses can be noisy and dangerous during the operation of equipment.
Sysco offers excellent benefits including PPO Insurance, 401k Plan, Stock Purchase Plan, Product Purchase Discounts, and much more! Drug Screen. EOE.

HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment and masks provided
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.

We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.