Sr. Director, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme’s focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder’s original recipe. The brand’s iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.  

Krispy Kreme’s Sr. Director, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk (IA & ERM) is a strategic partner to senior management and the Audit and Finance Committee of the company’s Board of Directors (the “AFC”). As Sr. Director, IA you will play a critical role in providing independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice and insight. You will play an evolving leadership role in enterprise risk management (ERM) and broader corporate risk oversight as the company continues to grow in scale and complexity. 

In this role, you will serve as a business process, risk, internal control, and internal audit subject matter expert across designated organizations, processes and stakeholders. The Sr. Director, IA & ERM) oversees all internal audit activities aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls, risk management, compliance, and related governance, and will need to understand and influence the organization’s risk management and control processes in support of the company’s objectives. Responsibilities will encompass leading project team(s) in strategizing, designing, and implementing comprehensive audits, reviews, and analyses, and making recommendations that will advance the company’s control and risk management practices.  The individual in this role must confidently facilitate discussions with and present outcomes and recommendations to senior management. 

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

Internal Audit Leadership 

• Develop and Implement Audit Plans: Create and oversee the execution of comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plans that align with the company’s objectives, the Global Internal Audit Standards promulgated by The Institute of Internal Auditors and other regulatory requirements. 
• Evaluate Internal Controls: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and related governance processes across operational, financial, and IT systems.   
• Compliance: Lead audits and assessments that evaluate management’s compliance with SOX 404 requireR. dUments and broader regulatory and policy expectations, promoting a strong control and compliance culture. 
• Report Findings: Present clear, actionable audit findings and strategic recommendations to senior management and the AFC.  
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team of internal audit professionals, providing guidance, coaching and support, while fostering a collaborative, business-oriented audit culture that balances independence with partnership. Promote continuous learning and professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) among team members.  
• Coordination with External Auditors: Work closely with the company’s external auditors to facilitate audits, optimize assurance coverage, and ensure regulatory compliance.   
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and recommend enhancements to internal controls and processes. 
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, the AFC, and external auditors. 

Risk Management & Governance 

• Integrate ERM Framework. Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the company’s ERM framework, to identify, assess, and monitor key business and regulatory risks.  Align the audit plan with the organization’s top risks, ensuring efficient coverage and minimal duplication. 
• Thought Leadership. Provide thought leadership on emerging risks and evolving regulatory standards impacting the company and industry.   
• Risk Management. Lead peer, senior management, and AFC discussions on risk appetite and tolerance, mitigation strategies, and long-term governance practices.   
• Ethics and Compliance. Assist in strengthening global policies, internal controls, and training programs to promote an ethical and compliant culture. 

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required.   
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification required.   
• Master’s degree preferred.   
• Additional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRMA, CFE) are advantageous. 
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive internal audit, risk management, and public accounting experienc