At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, **_“I can’t live without them.”_** Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s **People First** culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! **Location:** 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 **Job Description:** **Position Summary:** This role is responsible to provide independent, objective consulting designed to add value and improve company operations. Participate in, or may lead, the systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Evaluates risk, executes audit tests, identifies areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness and works with management to develop action plans to ensure risks are effectively mitigated. **Here’s what you’ll do:** + Participate in, or may lead, the identification and evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and the development of audit programs to effectively and efficiently test key controls identified. + Identify and evaluate risk, execute audit tests, determine areas for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness and work with management to develop action plans to ensure risks are effectively mitigated. + Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends and best Accounting/Audit practices (operating and financial activities); make recommendations to improve current programs and processes and to ensure company legal compliance. + Monitor changes in the regulatory environment to assist in risk assessment and evaluation. Conduct interviews and/or research to gain an understanding of the business unit(s) being audited. + Assist in providing risk assessment and mitigation education to company associates. + Perform moderate to complex audit testing to determine the design and operating effectiveness of the key controls identified. + Gather adequate supporting documentation for findings and opinions and document testing approach and conclusions in working papers. + Identify and document issues arising from audit work and present findings to senior management. + Partner with business areas to develop suggestions and creative recommendations for improvement indepartmentsprocesses, efficiency and effectiveness; develop leading practices within the audit industry. + Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. **Here’s what you’ll need:** + Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. + Certified Public Accountant (Preferred). + TwoyearsofFinancial Accounting and/or Auditing experience. + Experience preferably in public accounting. CPA, CIA or CISA preferred, or work towards certification preferred. + Must have working knowledge of auditing and fraud investigations, and understanding of operational, financial and regulatory risks and risk mitigation. + Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills. + Strong organization, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize. + Ability to work in a fast paced/changing environment and work flexible hours to meet deadlines as necessary. + Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point). + Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight, to companylocations. **Physical Requirements:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment. As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) . SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position. **SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a** **People First** **culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit** **spartannash.com** **.** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at recruiting@spartannash.com.