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”.
To be considered, candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish
POSITION SUMMARY: J&J Snack Foods Corp. is currently looking to hire an experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit team as a Sr Internal Auditor. The Sr Internal Auditor will report to the Manager Internal Audit and will be based out of J&J Snack Foods’ La Vergne, TN 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 trainings 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 Sr 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:
Required Certifications: Posses at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems
Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility 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
Fluent in English and Spanish
- Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 15-20% (Including travel to Mexico City for several weeks annually)
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.
Skills Required
- Posses at least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility in public accounting or internal audit
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX
- Experience executing audits and evaluating risk and controls
- Fluent in English and Spanish
What We Do
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing nutritional and affordable branded niche snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Our portfolio of products include soft pretzels, frozen beverages, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, burritos, churros, fruit pies, funnel cakes, cookies and bakery goods under 25 assorted brand names. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS and other soft pretzels, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE and ARCTIC BLAST frozen beverages, LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen juice bars and ices, WHOLE FRUIT fruit bars, sorbet and organic juice tubes, , MARY B’S biscuits and dumplings, DADDY RAY’S fig and fruit bars, TIO PEPE’S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes, and several cookie brands within COUNTRY HOME BAKERS. For more information, please visit us at www.jjsnack.com. *MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.
