Senior Auditor - GSC - US at Sysco

The Senior Auditor leads and executes financial and operational audits across Sysco's U.S. and international operations. This role evaluates risk, assesses internal controls, analyzes large data sets, and partners with business leaders to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

This position is ideal for an experienced auditor who is collaborative by nature, comfortable working as part of a team, and flexible in supporting audit priorities, including periods that may require extended hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial and operational audits from planning through reporting.
• Perform risk assessments, develop audit scopes, and execute audit programs for complex engagements.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Apply data analytics tools, including automated and AI enabled capabilities, to support audit planning, testing, and risk assessment.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, anomalies, and areas of potential risk.
• Clearly communicate audit findings, root cause, and recommended actions to management.
• Quantify potential financial or operational impact where applicable.
• Collaborate effectively with audit team members and business partners to deliver high quality audit results.
• Supervise and mentor Staff Auditors on audits and special projects.
• Contribute to internal audit initiatives such as methodology enhancements, training, and special reviews.
• Maintain flexibility to support audit deadlines, including working additional hours when business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, or operational risk.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Experience using data analytics tools, including AI enabled or automated capabilities, to support audit planning, testing, or risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate results into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative, fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of core business processes such as Procure to Pay, Record to Report, and Order to Cash.
• Ability and willingness to work core business hours aligned with Central Time and support overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) or progress toward certification.
• Experience with automated audit tools or data visualization platforms (e.g., dashboards, reporting tools).
• Knowledge of IT operations or technology related risks.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency.

Work Environment

This role operates in both office and field environments, including distribution centers. Travel may include locations across the U.S. and Canada, with occasional international travel. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

What Sysco Offers

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase plan).
• Career growth within a stable, global organization.
• Exposure to enterprise wide operations and senior leadership.
• A collaborative, modern Internal Audit function.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.