Internal Audit Manager

Job description

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

The Internal Audit Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our internal control systems and processes across our entire egg processing and distribution operation in accordance with SOX compliance requirements. This includes everything from entity-level controls to payroll, operations, supply chain, marketing, finance, fixed assets, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of industry regulations, and the ability to effectively execute comprehensive internal audits and collaborate with stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

Audit Planning and Execution

• Contribute to the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit plan for all aspects of our egg production operations.
• Conduct thorough and independent internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage audit projects from start to finish, including scope definition, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring timely completion.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Guidance

• Develop cross-functional relationships and become a trusted advisor for control owners.
• Use your experience to ensure key objectives of the audits are understood by stakeholders and provide actionable guidance to help them achieve their control objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to outsourced internal auditors during audit engagements.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Identify potential risks and weaknesses in our processes and recommend appropriate measures for mitigation.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in enterprise risk assessment and enterprise risk management initiatives.

Process Improvement

• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement process and control improvements.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare comprehensive and clear audit reports for senior management, highlighting findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, providing insights on audit results and addressing queries.

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay abreast of industry regulations and ensure the company’s adherence to applicable laws and standards.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably within the food production or Consumer Packaged Goods industries.
• CPA or CIA certification is preferred.
• Ability to travel 10-20% for onboarding trips, team meetings and other business needs.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and best practices related to the processing and distribution of consumer-packaged goods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.

Who We Are:

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide. Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.

Next Steps:

Shortly after you complete your application, you’ll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don’t immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!

In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Notification to Agencies:

**Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly.