Sr. Auditor - Remote

Company: UNFI
Location: Providence
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Overview:The Senior Auditor plays an essential role in executing the annual audit plan through planning and executing operational audit projects to validate compliance with Company policies, procedures, regulations, evaluating risk mitigation and supporting the Company?s Internal Control Over Financial Reporting requirements. The Senior Auditor acts as a resource to other team members through knowledge and information sharing and acts as a steward of the internal audit profession to all areas of the Company.What does it mean to be part of our Finance/Accounting Team?A role on our Finance and Accounting team involves helping UNFI maintain and grow its financial health as we continue to transform and scale. We need to ensure that our financial analysis and statements revolve around constant communication with our partners within the organization as well as outside to provide the most current statistics for our business health. By being attentive to details, trends, and inefficiencies, and communicating with our teams, you?ll be key to our success and continued growth as North America?s premier grocery wholesaler. Job Responsibilities:25% Responsible for leading operational audit projects through performing risk assessments, conducting interviews and performing research into business processes and functions, developing, and executing audit programs, managing adherence to project schedules, overseeing work product for two to four auditors including workpaper review and providing review comments as necessary, and writing audit reports and memos with minimal managerial oversight.
50% Performs testing of key controls as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 Compliance program and assists SOX Project Management in confirming identified deficiencies with business owners. Identifies and recommends means through which program efficiencies can be gained.10% Assists external auditors in completing interim and year-end testing aspart of the Company?s quarterly financial statement review and annual audit.
5% Assists Director and SVP in conducting special projects, often requiring analytical expertise and creative problem-solving skills.5% Assists in onboarding activities for new team members, such as providing guidance on use of audit tools, introducing business systems and audit methodology and acting as an ongoing resource to other Internal Audit Department staff members5% Attends relevant training courses, webinars, and seminars to maintain continuing professional development and education requirementsJob Requirements:Education/ Certifications:Bachelor?s or Masters? Degree from an accredited university, major in Accounting or Finance preferredProfessional certifications preferred such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a plusExperience:Minimum 5-year full-time work experience in internal auditing and/or external auditingKnowledge/Skills/ Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of the internal audit process, including IIA Standards, best practices, performing and documenting control design evaluations, engagement and process level risk assessments, development, and execution of testing procedures, and writing and delivering audit findings to business owners.Thorough knowledge of and experience in various aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) Section 404 compliance and COSO principles are required.Project management skills, as they apply to leading internal audits and SOX testingExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience with analytical tools, such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, etc. are a plus.Good public relations abilities and demonstration of the ability to be a good steward on behalf of the internal audit profession.Work Environment:Remote Role:This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.Travel (minor):This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.Physical Environment/Demands:Office Roles:Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.About UNFI: We are North America?s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food - Wholesale Food Distributors - UNFIBenefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Remote, Health benefits
first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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