IT Audit Manager

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The US IT Audit Manager will be located at the company headquarters in Greeley, Colorado, and will report directly to the Head of Internal Audit.  This position will have 3-4 direct reports, along with indirect oversight for various IT audit teams located in the UK, Mexico, and Australia.  Strong leadership and effective communication skills with all levels of management is key.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Sox IT control program for Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC) and its parent JBS US, including:
  • Annual process and controls walkthroughs with IT department and outside auditors.
  • Planning and executing control testing for interim, remediation, and year-end testing.
  • Tracking and reporting of remediation activities.
  • Reporting status of control testing regularly to Head of I/A; providing regular status updates to organizational management.
  • Developing collaborative working relationships with IT Compliance team and IT management team in order to improve IT control environment.
  • Ability to work in challenging and fast-paced IT environment with multiple legacy SOX systems and many manual processes.
  • Work closely with Financial Internal audit team on SOX and other related projects.
  • Supervise team of 3-4 IT auditors in Greeley, as well as provide consultative support to other IT audit teams in the UK, Mexico, and Australia.  Work closely with international teams to align control environments and Sox approach.
• Plan, coordinate and execute IT audit activities at organizational level
  • Communicate with operational staffs and management to obtain inputs for audits.
  • Determine the audit scope and objective and accordingly prepare audit work plan.
  • Resolve auditing and operational issues in a timely fashion.
  • Supervise audit staffs on their assigned engagements.
  • Assist audit staffs in performing complex audits and reviews.
  • Hire, train, develop and guide audit staff on their job duties.
  • Develop auditing program to offer comprehensive audit coverage within the organization.
  • Review audit reports for correctness and completeness before submitting to management.
  • Report audit findings and conclusions to management timely.
  • Establish standard procedures and policies for IT auditing.
  • Conduct performance evaluation of audit staffs and provide feedback.
  • Analyze risks associated with IT processes and assess the effectiveness of the internal control systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• CISA preferred; CIA/CPA (+)
• Strong SOX experience (> 8 years), in all aspects of SOX lifecycle (walkthroughs, testing, completeness/accuracy, reporting, control gap identification/recommendations for improvements, deficiency tracking/reporting, etc.)
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills with all levels of management
• Ability to write effective status/audit reports and communicate findings to executive management team clearly and regularly
• Proven track record management teams of auditors
• Ability to multi-task throughout the day
• Leading and developing audit teams
• Strong history of managing diverse types of internal audits/reviews
• Ability to interact with and communicate effectively with management
• Ability to coordinate and manage external audit relationships and requirements
• Ability to work with international I/A IT audit teams to align priorities, improve best audit practices, common approaches, etc.
• Strong experience with SAP
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs); application controls
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $140,000 - $160,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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