Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

Hormel Foods Corporation

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of the company's internal controls and determines compliance with company policies and procedures as well as legal and regulatory requirements through the completion of financial, operational, and compliance audits conducted at all levels and locations of the company's business.
• Identifies and reports to management instances of internal control weaknesses and/or inefficient practices, provides recommendations for improvement, and reviews action plans from the audit client to address reported issues.
• Develops and modifies audit programs and procedures in order to assure audit techniques are being applied in an effective and efficient manner.
• Performs testing of our internal controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 legislation.
• Assists, on an annual basis and at various times throughout the fiscal year, Hormel's independent auditors in their audit of our consolidated financial records.
• Requires 15-20% overnight travel per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2 years of accounting, finance, or audit experience.
• A pattern of initiative, determination, and leadership.
• Ability to handle different projects simultaneously, problem solving and manage deadlines.
• A strong team player & highly adaptable to change.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and be agile in a fast-paced environment and risk landscape.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• CMA, CPA or CIA certification or positive progress towards certification.
• Public Accounting or internal audit Experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Oracle and QAD systems.
• Familiarity with Tableau.

LOCATION: Austin, MN

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation.

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.