Thrive Market

ABOUT THRIVE MARKET

Thrive Market was founded in 2014 with a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. As an online, membership-based market, we deliver the highest quality healthy and sustainable products at member-only prices, while matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need. Every day, we leverage innovative technology and member-first thinking to help our over 1,000,000+ members find better products, support better brands, and build a better world in the process. We recently reached a significant milestone by becoming a Certified B Corporation, making us the largest grocer to earn this coveted qualification.

Role Overview:

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for developing and overseeing Thrive Market’s new internal audit function. The Director of Internal Audit will play a crucial role in ensuring that our company's financial and operational processes are compliant with relevant regulations, policies, and industry best practices. This role will identify, communicate, and help mitigate risks while promoting a culture of compliance and accountability within the organization. Your ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly and concisely will be critical. The successful candidate will have a strong background in internal audit, risk management, and a deep understanding of industry best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and execute an annual internal audit plan, including the following activities:
• Perform and document financial and fraud risk assessments
• Evaluate the design and implementation of controls in place and identify gaps
• Oversee the testing of controls for operating effectiveness
• Communicate improvements needed to process owners
• Partner with leaders throughout the organization to develop remediation solutions and documentation of remediation plans
• Drive timely completion and verification of remediation activities
• Oversee the work performed by internal audit consultants and develop a long-term cost-effective staffing strategy for the internal audit function
• Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports that document findings, recommendations, and proposed solutions
• Report audit findings, recommendations, and areas of risk to senior management and the audit committee upon request
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors on internal control matters, ensuring effective coordination of audit activities and timely resolution of any identified issues or concerns
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance and recommendations on internal control matters, risk mitigation strategies, and process improvements
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, establishing yourself as a trusted partner who understands their business objectives and challenges
• Stay up-to-date on the latest internal audit standards and best practices
• Maintain the independence and objectivity of the internal audit function
• Must be willing to travel 15% of the time

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including:
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience at a Big 4 accounting or consulting firm equivalent
• Experience working at/consulting for public or pre-IPO companies
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, risk management, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) professional certification is required
• Thorough understanding of auditing standards, techniques, tools, frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management principles, and corporate governance practices
• Familiarity with applicable laws/regulations such as SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit software (experience with AuditBoard is a plus)
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible in a rapidly changing risk and regulatory environment and “roll up sleeves” as needed when priorities or project scopes change
• Proven ability to meet project budget and timeline constraints, and to identify and escalate issues that may impact project progress

BELONG TO BETTER COMPANY

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Competitive salary (DOE) + equity
• 401k plan
• 9 Observed Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
• Ability to work in our beautiful co-working space at WeWork in Playa Vista and other locations
• Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
• Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
• We're a community of more than 1 Million + members who are united by a singular belief: It should be easy to find better products, support better brands, make better choices, and build a better world in the process.
• At Thrive Market, we believe in building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture. If you are excited about this role along with our mission and values, we encourage you to apply.
• Thrive Market is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer
• At Thrive Market, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative, at all job levels, of the members we serve and the communities we operate in. We’re proud to be an inclusive company and an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you’re thinking about joining our team, we expect that you would agree!
• If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at eeo@thrivemarket.com and we’ll be happy to assist you.
• Ensure your Thrive Market job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Thrive Market never seeks payment from job applicants. Thrive Market recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @thrivemarket.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.thrivemarket.com.
• © Thrive Market 2024 All rights reserved.

JOB INFORMATION

• Compensation Description - The base salary range for this position is $160,000-195,000/Per Year. 
• Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and geographic location. 
• Total Compensation includes Base Salary, Stock Options, Health and Wellness Benefits, Flexible PTO, and more! 

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