Company Profile: Preferred Freezer Services (PFS) is comprised of a nationwide network of state-of-the-art cold storage facilities, providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. Approximately 1,000 diligent employees make up the excellent work force that drives our constant growth and makes PFS the leader in our industry. We presently have 25 facilities throughout the U.S. with additional sites under construction. Recently, we have taken our business global with overseas expansion to China and Vietnam. Sales are approaching $170 million, as we continue to construct superior facilities and incorporate the finest MIS systems available. Most importantly, PFS takes pride in attracting and retaining an outstanding workforce with the talent and drive to perform. Visit www.preferredfreezer.com for additional company information.

Position Overview: As part of our overall business strategy, PFS has established a new position within our world class Finance Department. The Director of Internal Audit will carry out the functions of internal audit, risk identification, analysis, and mitigation. He/she will focus on accounting and administrative controls, financial reporting under GAAP and IFRS, prepare internal financial reports, evaluate regulation compliance, assist with external audits, and determine if the systems of authorization, business practices, and recording procedures are adequate to provide reasonable accounting control over assets, liabilities, income and expenses. This challenging role will have a high degree of visibility and interaction with executive management, while making a meaningful contribution to the company’s continued success.

Essential Functions:

• In collaboration with CFO and Controller, develop & maintain an audit strategy that appropriately considers the relevant & evolving business risks facing the organization and addresses such effectively
• Assess & anticipate financial and organizational risks from current and changing business practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. This includes regularly monitoring and analyzing risks and controls, validating information, and auditing for compliance
• Assess & rank risk areas of highest impact in order to prioritize audit activity focus
• Identify any potentially problematic areas and provide insight on the impact of non-compliance.
• Identify control & reporting deficiencies through analysis of corporate and divisional books and records, and other finance related documents
• Establish action plans to address issues of concern and monitor remediation on a timely basis
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure adequacy and timeliness of necessary process corrections
• Establish sufficient annual audit plans aligned with the strategy and risk appetite of the organization
• Continually evaluate accounting practices as prescribed under Section 404
• Apply quantitative methods and financial concepts to internal operating procedures
• Assess the effectiveness with which divisional personnel carry out their assigned functions
• Use a “hands-on” approach to provide direct training when needed to divisional staff & management
• Recommend changes to improve the economical and efficient use of resources
• Special Projects – Perform reviews at the request of executive management; including but not limited to regulatory compliance, vendor reviews, fraud reviews

Responsibilities Also Include:

• Visiting divisional units throughout the organization to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of current business systems and processes
• Obtaining a thorough understanding of our business, as well as becoming familiarized with common industry-specific practices
• Becoming well-versed in existing company policies & procedures across multiple business areas, while applying professional accounting and auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate compliance.

Traits, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work with limited supervision and to achieve results across a large organization
• Ability to prioritize & perform a wide variety of assignments, often complex and broad in nature
• Must possess a high level of expertise in developing analysis methods and analysis tools
• Demonstrate high level of independence to follow leads, research findings, and draw logical conclusions
• Ability to build effective relationships in cross-functional areas with a variety of constituents
• Collaborative style & ability to gain trust and cooperation from others w/ varying business experience
• Calm approach to problem resolution and superior influence/persuasion skills
• Highly motivated and creative problem solver
• High degree of personal integrity and good sense of business judgment

Reporting Relationship: Position reports jointly to the CFO and Chairman of the Audit Committee

Requirements:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance with CPA designation
• Exceptional knowledge of US GAAP and PCAOB standards
• Thorough grasp of compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)
• 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience with a large public accounting firm in an audit/advisory capacity (concentration w/ manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics clients is a + )
• Willingness to travel

Applicants: For immediate consideration, qualified candidates may submit resumes, salary history, and current salary requirements to: resumes@preferredfreezer.com

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