Manager, Internal Audit, North America

Where Conviviality is at work.  
Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet® Gin, and Skrewball™ whiskey, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes! 
 
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.  

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! 
 
The salary range for this role, based in New York, is $112,320.00 to $154,440.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary:

The Internal Audit Manager will play a critical role in driving impactful audit initiatives that support the organization’s strategic objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a trusted advisor across the business—collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing process improvements, and delivering actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.

The Internal Audit department proactively partners with the business to identify and mitigate risk, provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, and deliver impactful insights to enhance business performance and process efficiency.

Who will love this job:

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives on collaboration, has a strong understanding of business operations, and is passionate about creating value through improved governance, risk management, and process optimization. Success in this role means not only identifying control and process gaps but also delivering practical, forward-thinking recommendations that are embraced by management and aligned with business goals.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, refine, and implement the 6-, 12- and 24-month product strategy, roadmap, implementation processes, pricing, and revenue growth plan.
• Ensure client satisfaction by providing strategic consultation and project planning, and delivering quality and timely project deliverables
• Proactively identify and assess risks and internal controls, evaluate both manual and automated processes, and uncover strategic opportunities to address control gaps, inefficiencies, and operational challenges.
• Perform control testing, evaluate results, and provide practical improvement recommendations that balance business risks and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings or control enhancements across departments.
• Prepare project scope and objectives and develop procedures by understanding the organization’s structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations. 
• Partner with management to develop action plans and monitor the issue tracking and resolution process.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy.  This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in accounting, auditing, or information systems is required, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CISSP.
• 5+ years of internal or external audit, or internal controls experience; IT background is a plus
• Demonstrated experience with internal controls framework, development of test and remediation plans, communication tools and compliance reporting

Work will be performed in a typical office environment, with occasional travel required. 

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven