SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Privately held and 100 percent USA-owned, Trident operates globally in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska, and sources cultured and wild species from an international network of trusted suppliers.

About the role

The Internal Audit team is seeking a driven, detail-oriented professional to join as a Senior Internal Auditor. In this role, you will support the execution of the annual risk assessment and audit planning processes, participate in financial, operational, and compliance audits, test the Company's internal controls, and respond to management requests. Your contributions will help uphold the highest standards in internal audit within a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the annual enterprise risk assessment and audit plan, ensuring alignment with strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Identify and evaluate emerging risks across business functions to inform audit priorities.
• Assist in scoping and planning audit engagements in accordance with department standards.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Perform audit procedures using appropriate methodologies to evaluate business processes and risk controls.
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation, ensuring workpapers accurately support findings and conclusions.
• Develop clear, concise audit reports that provide actionable insights and value-added recommendations.
• Evaluate and monitor remediation efforts to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit findings.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce costs.
• Promote a quality-focused culture by supporting continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit.
• Contribute to the evolution of audit methodologies, tools, and standards to enhance effectiveness.
• Partner with business leaders to communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations effectively.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure efficient audit coverage and minimize duplication of efforts.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization to support a collaborative audit approach.
• Support a collaborative, high-performing audit team environment while upholding audit standards, ethics, and integrity.
• Work onsite regularly to build team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in financial auditing, operational auditing, management consulting, information systems auditing, or knowledge of internal control processes.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal auditing standards.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Excel, Word, MS Office, and SAP.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience or internal audit experience with an emphasis in manufacturing and/or the food industry.
• Experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to peers and management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to promoting an ethical culture through integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while building strong working relationships.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. The in-office environment is temperature-controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide an appropriate home office space.

• Regularly required to sit for long periods at a desk.
• Frequently required to use hands for typing, handling documents, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include near vision for frequent computer use.

Pay

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $110,000 to $135,000. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Optional HRA/HSA accounts.
• Telemedicine, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Disability programs, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 20 days per year, adjusted based on experience, front-loaded on January 1st and initially prorated based on hire date.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuter programs.