Job Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community.  We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance.  We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary: 

The Internal Audit Manager is a new and key role at Pacific Seafood within our Finance team, responsible for planning and executing internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with policies and regulations. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the company’s assets, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. It is ideal for a results-oriented leader who values integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: 

1. Audit Planning & Risk Assessment:

• Develop with input from senior management and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with Company strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Consider enterprise-wide risks identified during the course of audit work, highlight key business risks (including financial, operational, and compliance risks) and align audit priorities accordingly.
• Understand Company strategic objectives and emerging risk areas.

2. Audit Execution & Reporting:

• Lead and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits across identified business units.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of processes, controls, and documentation in all areas of the company including manufacturing and distribution in addition to administrative and financial functions such as, banking, human resources, payroll, accounting, and treasury.
• Draft and present clear, concise audit findings and recommendations for improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safeguard assets.  Reports are to be delivered to the individual departments and business units along with corresponding status and summary reporting provided to executive leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Monitor and follow up on remediation efforts and corrective actions.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, including controls over financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Promote best practices in internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify areas or topics where training would benefit the Company in maintaining proper internal controls.  Work with the training department(s) for design and execution of training.
• Support regulatory and policy compliance, including coordination with external auditors, Company in-house legal team, and regulatory bodies as needed.

4. Team Leadership, Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement:

• Foster collaborative relationships with business and functional leaders to support control awareness and process improvement.
• Identify initiatives to improve audit processes and methodologies, incorporating new technologies and best practices.
• Provide management with insight and observations about internal control matters, business risks, and compliance initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor team members that may be assigned to audit projects from time to time. Additionally, supervise team members that may be permanently assigned to the internal audit team, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.

5. Annual Financial Statement Audit

• Support annual external financial statement audit testing and completion. 
• Include external auditor recommendations in the subsequent annual internal audit plan. Include a plan to address areas of high risk as identified by the external auditors and minimize external auditor time requirements for related testing.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive audit experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ethics, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with audit software or ERP systems

Preferred:

• CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or food industry environment is a plus.

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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