Audit Manager

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to plan and conduct the more complex audit projects independently. Plan and supervise less experienced audit staff in the conduct of less complex audit projects. In addition, report the results of the audits conducted verbally and in written report format. The Audit Manager will prepare the (risk-based) Corporate Internal Audit Plan for the Corporate Audit Department. This is the most senior audit level below the chief audit executive and will have direct supervisory responsibility of one or more audit professionals. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Develop Audit Plan - Annually, in cooperation with the Internal Audit leadership, develop a risk-based Audit Plan for the subsequent fiscal year. 

• Prepare internal audit reports that communicate to corporate and functional management audit issues, recommendations and management responses (corrective actions).  

• Develop audit work programs.  

• Develop audit work programs for planned audits and special requests as assigned.  

• Manage performance of corporate audit staff.  

• Manage performance of corporate audit staff

• Develop audit staff for future positions within the corporate finance organization.  

• Conduct/Supervise planned internal audits or special projects.  

• Independently conduct internal audits, functional tests and specific reviews according to developed programs/plans.  

• Direct the activities on-site of staff auditor(s) in the conduct of internal audits, functional tests and specific reviews according to the pre-approved programs/plans.   

• Review and appraise internal records, policies and procedures in terms of adequacy of internal controls as well as their effectiveness.  

• Prepare complete and accurate work papers that record and summarize the data obtained and tested on each assignment. 

• Prepare and submit to appropriate management personnel Preliminary Audit Reports (PAR's) as the means to communicate complete, concise and factual audit findings.  

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting or Finance. 

• 5 years of internal audit and/or Finance experience.

• 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Advanced knowledge of auditing and fraud investigations.  

• Advanced understanding of operational, financial and regulatory risks and risk mitigation.  

• Thorough understand of compliance around controls.   

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across the organization.  

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving