Supervisor, Audit - GSC - US

Sysco

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Operations, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
4 days ago

We are seeking an Audit Supervisor to join our Internal Audit team. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who can balance hands-on audit execution with developing others, while delivering meaningful insights that improve business operations. You will lead complex operational and financial audits, guide audit teams, and help shape how Internal Audit partners with the business.

Essential and Responsibilities: 

Lead the planning, execution, and completion of operational and financial audits across Sysco’s operating companies, divisions, and corporate functions

Oversee audit teams, including Staff and Senior Auditors, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery of audit objectives

Regular interaction with operating locations, including warehouses and distribution centers

Travel expected (up to approximately 25%), primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel

Flexibility to support audit deadlines and business needs

Break down complex business processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities

Evaluate both compliance and operational effectiveness, focusing on practical business impact

Communicate clear, actionable recommendations to management, including root cause and improvement opportunities

Review workpapers, analyses, and deliverables to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with Internal Audit standards

Provide coaching, mentorship, and real-time feedback to develop audit staff and strengthen team capability

Balance multiple engagements, adjusting priorities and resources based on risk and business needs

Partner with business stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional skepticism

Support special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies

Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and development of audit talent

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Prior experience leading audits or supervising team members in a complex organization. There are no direct reports.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related field

Prior experience leading audits or supervising team members in a complex organization

Strong understanding of financial and operational processes, with the ability to assess risk and controls, inventory audit, health & safety audit

Proven ability to analyze problems, think critically, and drive practical business solutions

Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders

Ability to coach and develop others while maintaining accountability for deliverables

Experience working in dynamic environments with competing priorities

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred

5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related field

Prior experience leading audits or supervising team members in a complex organization

About the Company

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Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://careers.sysco.com/