SENIOR DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT

Summary

The Sr. Director, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk (IA & ERM) is a strategic partner to senior management and the Audit Committee of the company’s Board of Directors (the “AC”). As Sr. Director, IA you will play a critical role in providing independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice and insight. You will play an evolving leadership role in enterprise risk management (ERM) and broader risk oversight as the company continues to grow in scale and complexity.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: - Set and execute a forward-looking Internal Audit strategy aligned to enterprise risks, long-term value creation, and organizational complexity. - Translate evolving business, technology, and operational risks into clear, prioritized audit plans. - Lead audits across core operations, supply chain, digital platforms, and technology-enabled processes. - Advance audit methodology from point-in-time reviews to continuous, analytics-driven assurance. - Partner with senior leadership to identify early indicators of control breakdowns, emerging risks, and margin-impacting issues. - Expand governance and audit oversight of AI-enabled, automated, and data-driven decision-making capabilities. - Strengthen assurance across cybersecurity, identity access, technology controls, and third-party risk management. - Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit team with strong capabilities in judgment, analytics, and enterprise influence. - Deliver clear, concise, and actionable insights to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. - Align audit priorities with enterprise strategy, risk profile, and long-term ownership objectives. - Integrate and continuously enhance the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, and monitor key business risks. - Provide thought leadership on emerging risks and evolving regulatory expectations. - Lead discussions with senior management and the Audit Committee regarding risk exposure and mitigation strategies. - Support ethics, compliance, and governance programs to reinforce a strong control culture. - Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $215,000 to $265,000. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, disability programs, basic life and AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial PTO benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front loaded on the first of the year, initially prorated quarterly based on hire date. Commuter programs are also available.

Travel Requirements

- Travel up to 20% of the time.

Required Qualifications

- 12-15+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, risk management, advisory environments, and/or public accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role. - Proven experience leading or shaping an enterprise Internal Audit function in a complex organization. - Demonstrated ability to set audit strategy, prioritize enterprise risk, and influence executive stakeholders. - Experience auditing technology-enabled processes (ERP systems, data platforms, automated workflows). - Deep understanding of ERM frameworks and audit practices. - Strong understanding of evolving control frameworks in dynamic, technology-driven environments. - Experience advancing audit models to incorporate analytics, continuous monitoring, and risk-based approaches. - Experience in a global company, preferably within food manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods. - Strong leadership experience developing senior-level audit teams. - Exceptional executive communication skills, including experience with Board-level engagement. - CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification required.

Preferred Education & Experiences

- Experience in private company environments with focus on long-term value creation and disciplined risk management. - Background combining in-house audit leadership and external advisory or public accounting experience. - Additional certifications such as CISA, CRMA, CFE or MBA preferred. - Experience with AI governance, automation controls, and data-driven operating environments preferred.