Internal Auditor

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY: J&J Snack Foods Corp. is currently looking to hire an audit professional to join our Internal Audit team as an Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor will report to the Manager Internal Audit and will be based out of J&J Snack Foods’ Mount Laurel, NJ office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in performing the annual risk assessment. Based on the evaluation of risk, assist in preparing the annual audit plan
• Participate in the scoping of individual audits, including performing research on
• relevant audit topics as needed (e.g., Accounting, Compliance, General Manufacturing, IT Security)
• Assist the Manager Internal Audit perform all phases of an audit, including planning, fieldwork, and closing activities. Closing activities include drafting audit observations and
• recommendations, as well as communicating the draft audit observations and recommendations to auditees
• Perform follow-up of management's action plans, including assessing the
• adequacy of evidence submitted for observation closure
• Perform annual detailed SOX testing, including providing recommendations to the business on how they can strengthen the control environment
• Develop and maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management across the business to ensure that Internal Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives
• Seek out relevant classes and training to maintain/expand professional skills
• and licenses
• Research/help implement tools and technologies (e.g., AI) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of work performed by the Internal Audit Department

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Internal Auditor must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to work independently, when needed, with little oversight
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, time management, organizational and presentation skills

CERTIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Preferred Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or management information systems
• Required Experience: Minimum 18 months in public accounting or internal audit, preferably in a manufacturing environment, but not required
• Required Skills:
• Must have knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and IIA Professional Standards
• Demonstrated experience executing audits and evaluating risk and controls within a complex operating environment

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 15-20% (Travel to plants within the US, as well as regular visits to Nashville, TN office)

US Salary Pay Range

$75,000—$90,000 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.