Principal, Financial Governance Risk Management & Compliance Auditor

At Whole Foods Market, we believe in nourishing people and the planet — and that includes how we manage our finances behind the scenes. We're looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional to support and enhance our financial regulatory compliance efforts.If you're passionate about doing things the right way, love digging into the details, and want to contribute to a purpose-driven company, this could be the right role for you.As part of the team that keeps our SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance program running smoothly, you'll help evaluate risks, test controls, and make sure we’re operating with transparency and accountability. You'll work closely with teams across the business and support critical compliance initiatives that keep us aligned, efficient, and audit-ready.This role is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of being in the Store Support office five days a week.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the SOX program lifecycle, including annual planning, calendar management, milestone tracking, and issue escalation for both Business Process and IT general controls
• Plan and oversee the work of others by providing instruction in the areas of prioritization of work, testing of controls, reviewing testing, timely follow-up and communication, etc.
• Manage the review and update of internal control documentation with input from control owners and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with control owners during process walkthroughs and testing to streamline impact on the business, align test results and yield efficiencies
• Lead and manage various SOX meetings as required
• Interpret the significance of internal control findings, draw analytical conclusions from audit data, and promote recommendations.
• Communicate results and findings to senior management and monitor remediation of issues identified
• Assist with other compliance audits, special projects or initiatives, as necessary or assigned
• Assist in the implementation of controls related to new processes or system implementations
• Review and continue to enhance the SOX Program methodologies and practices, including the maintenance of policies and procedures

What you have:

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and SOX compliance a must
• Excellent understanding of Finance/Accounting processes and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Experience maintaining a compliance and internal controls program
• Leadership skills (i.e. ability to take charge, confidence to interact with all levels, set objectives, drive results, and be a team player)
• Ability to oversee, guide, and direct team's tasks
• Strong project management, time management and organization skills
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments, and deliver on commitments
• Ability to influence and align stakeholder groups
• Collaborative and team player
• Ability to prioritize and drive results in a deadline driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively challenge and influence

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 6+ years’ regulatory audit experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Possess or working towards relevant Certification (i.e. CPA, CIA, CISA)

Systems / Tools:

• Workday
• Coupa
• Active Directory
• AuditBoard (WFM compliance tool) or similar software
• Home Grown Applications

The wage range for this position is $116,292.00-$197,696.00 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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