Manager, Audit & Risk

(Bloomington or Marshall MN based)

 

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

 

Our Audit & Risk Services Team is seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to drive enterprise-wide audit and risk initiatives. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead talented auditors, oversee risk assessments, and partner with leaders to strengthen operational, financial, compliance, and IT systems—helping protect and enhance business performance. Join us as an Audit & Risk Manager and help shape the Future of Risk Excellence

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor auditors and consultants in executing strategic, financial, operational, compliance (KSOX), and IT audits.
• Shape audit scopes, objectives, and work plans—ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with department standards.
• Oversee an enterprise-wide risk assessment process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats and opportunities.
• Integrate risk insights into an enterprise view, presenting findings and recommendations to executives and leadership
• Collaborate across functions to address financial, fraud, compliance, and operational risk proactively.
• Drive implementation follow-up and coordinate with external auditors for a streamlined assurance approach.
• Stay ahead of industry best practices and champion continuous improvement in audit and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Audit, Risk, Accounting, or related field.
• 4+ years in audit, risk management, or related leadership roles.
• Professional credentials such as CPA, CIA, or process improvement certifications (Six Sigma) strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Compensation and Benefits:

 

The base salary range for this position is $81,740 – $135,250 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

 

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

 

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent.

Years of Related Experience: Typically has a minimum of 4-7 years related experience

KSA: Professional license or certification (CPA or CIA), or business certifications such as Six Sigma desired

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.