The VP, Internal Audit and Compliance will report to the Chief Financial Officer and lead all technical accounting and internal audit activities while establishing a strong financial controls environment across a multi-site food manufacturing business. This role works closely with the Controller to elevate financial accuracy, strengthen reporting, modernize systems, and build a comprehensive internal audit and risk management framework. The position is both strategic and hands-on, driving the financial discipline required for a scaling organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement strong internal controls across the organization and ensure timely, accurate external financial reporting.

• Oversee compliance with financial regulations, lender requirements, loan covenant reporting, and accuracy of account-level postings.

• Lead the internal audit function, including audit plans, testing, reporting, and remediation.

• Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.

• Conduct internal audits to monitor financial condition and verify compliance.

• Identify and mitigate financial risks proactively.

• Manage controls and procedures over inventory and maintain a perpetual inventory system.

• Oversee accounting and financial controls for procurement, receiving, cost accounting, purchase price variances, vendor credits, fixed assets, and inventory accounting, in collaboration with the Controller.

• Establish and monitor internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes.

• Serve as the executive owner of external financial reporting, internal controls, and internal audit.

• Manage external audits with the Controller and ensure audit readiness and timely resolution of findings.

• Lead month-end and year-end close with strong GAAP compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Ensure high-quality financial statements, reporting documentation, and consistent accounting policies.

• Develop accounting and control strategies that support organizational growth and operational complexity.

• Prepare market-level financials using Planful and work with departments to reconcile budget variances.

• Coordinate month-end close activities, including cut-off procedures, accruals, physical inventories, and estimates.

• Manage compliance and reporting with lenders and investors, including oversight of Carta shareholder reporting updates and other required filings.

• Partner with the Controller to ensure alignment across day-to-day accounting operations and long-term financial strategy.

• Advise the CFO, CEO, and Executive Team on financial accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across the company.

• Support enterprise initiatives including operational improvements, expansion, and integrations.

• Lead ERP-related accounting improvements, automation, and financial systems modernization.

• Drive scalable, efficient workflows across accounting, reporting, and cross-functional processes.

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Technology to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

• Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting and internal audit team.

• Partner with the Controller to define team structure, responsibilities, and development paths.

• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA required. MBA or MAcc preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership over multi-site or multi-entity operations.

• Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, distribution, or other high-volume, inventory-driven environments strongly preferred.

• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, audit management, and financial reporting.

• Experience building or leading an internal audit function; public company or SOX experience preferred.

• Proven success modernizing accounting processes, control frameworks, and systems.

• ERP proficiency such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP; implementation or upgrade experience preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, cross-functional partnership, and change management skills.

Salary Range: 220,000 - 250,000