3 to 6 years
$85,900.00 - $128,900.00 Annually
Posted 17 days ago
Description:
We are seeking a Senior Operational Auditor – Business Insights to join our Internal Audit team. This role is ideal for a self‑starter who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with unstructured data, and delivering insights that drive operational improvement. This is not a checklist role—you will apply judgment, analytics, and operational thinking to influence how the business operates.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational audits across functions such as Operations, Supply Chain, Food Safety, Cash and Carry, Financial processes and Transportation.
- Analyze unstructured and incomplete data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Break down complex, ambiguous issues into clear, actionable insights
- Assess operational effectiveness and process performance, not just compliance
- Communicate clear, practical recommendations to business leaders, including root cause and improvement opportunities
- Collaborate effectively with business partners while maintaining independence and professional skepticism
- Independently manage audit workstreams, adapting scope and approach as risks and insights emerge
- Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and on‑the‑job development to Staff Auditors assigned to engagements
- Review staff workpapers and analyses, providing constructive feedback to strengthen audit quality and analytical thinking
- Support the development of audit staff by modeling strong judgment, operational mindset, and professional communication
- Contribute to internal audit initiatives, such as methodology enhancements, analytical approaches, or knowledge sharing across the team
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business required. MBA is a plus
- 3–6+ years of experience in internal Operational audit, process improvement, consulting, or a related field required
- 2+ years of experience in Data Analysis. SQL is highly preferred.
- Review large data sets
- Strong operational audit experience or hands‑on operational experience in a large, complex organization
- Proven problem solver with strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
- Comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity, self-starter
- Ability to coach and mentor less‑experienced auditors while maintaining ownership of complex work
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, audit analytics platforms)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), is a plus
Work Environment & Travel Expectations
- Work may include on‑site visits to operating locations, such as distribution centers and other business facilities
- Travel is expected (up to approximately 25%), primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel as needed.
- Flexibility to support audit deadlines and business needs, including periods that may require additional hours.
- Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable laws
Posting ID: rjf-94491671
