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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Senior Internal Auditor

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

Assists the Internal Audit team in the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures and methodologies. Responsible for planning and performing financial and operational audits throughout the Company including: analytical review of financial and operational data; evaluation of internal controls; identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency; and making recommendations to enhance business processes.

Ways you will make a difference

• Execute audit engagements including all aspects of planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Participate in risk assessment and planning meetings with internal management and scope audit engagements, while taking input from senior management.
• Develop the audit program applying a top down, risk-based approach to assess strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks for key business and finance processes; utilize data analytics to aid in the planning and execution of the audit.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls of key processes, operations, general business processes, regulatory and statutory requirements, and adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Lead and execute audit tests competently; evaluate the company's internal controls looking for both control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiencies; identify internal control issues/exceptions, review root cause(s) analysis, and ensure they are discussed and agreed with management.
• Prepare reports/presentations and communicate review results to management along with operational improvement recommendations.
• Effect change by assisting business management to develop appropriate action plans to address audit observations.
• Perform follow-up on outstanding management actions from past audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented on time.
• Develop a detailed understanding of Ferrara’s core business and financial processes. Keep current and increase knowledge of company strategies, priorities, and business objectives.
• Build positive relationships with various Finance, Accounting & Operations groups; provide consulting and advisory services which are consistent with our role to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk and/or compliance functions.
• Perform special projects, lead investigations, and/or complete management requests as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent in education and experience.
• Knowledge and skills in applying internal auditing, internal control, and accounting principles and practices, management principles and best business practices.
• Manufacturing and/or consumer products industry knowledge related to programs, policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Skill in planning and project management, and ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office application suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analysis.
• Proficiency in English (both oral & written) for effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree (Masters) and/or MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
• Experience with data analysis software including Tableau, Audit Command Language (ACL), or IDEA are a plus.
• Prior international business experience with second language skills in Spanish a plus.

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.