The Vita Coco Company is the leading coconut water brand created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran. Pioneers in the functional beverage category, Vita Coco has brought coconut water into the mainstream beverage aisle rebranding it as a premium lifestyle drink. The Vita Coco Company’s brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco energy drink Runa, Vita Coco Treats, sustainable enhanced water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.
In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) solidifying its position as a modern beverage platform built for current and future generations. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as harnessing, while protecting, nature’s resources for the betterment of the world and its habitants by creating ethical, sustainable, products that not only uplift our communities, but that do right by our planet. In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company’s commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.
Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore.
The Audit Director will support the planning, execution, and reporting of financial (including SOX), operational, and compliance internal audits and report directly to the Global CFO.
This role is based out of our NYC HQ, we currently have a 3 day per week in office requirement.
Main Responsibilities:
- Execute the company-wide internal audit and financial compliance program aimed at assessing to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes (financial, operational, information technology and regulatory)
- Plan and execute SOX compliance reviews, review and evaluate internal controls, identify control and operational weaknesses, and recommend procedures to improve business practices and policies.
- Plan and execute enterprise risk assessment/prioritization and risk deep dive analyses.
- Plan and perform complex financial and operational reviews, which address accounting risk, business risk, and regulatory risk; develop recommendations around existing controls in place as well as the necessity to develop new controls
- Maintain control documentation and coordinate among control owners, including narratives, flowcharts, risk controls matrix.
- Prepare deliverables, including workpapers, reports and presentations, to be shared with key internal and external stakeholders
- Engage and develop effective working relationships to support cooperative responses to risk and control matters and issues, including coordinating with various resources
- Communicate results and findings of internal audit reviews directly with senior management and track the follow-up and reporting of findings until they are remediated
- Perform project management duties of the IA department including, but are not limited to budgeting, planning and scheduling
Qualifications:
- Bachelor or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field; Professional certification (CPA, CA, and/or CIA), 8+ years of experience overall in some combination of public accounting, internal audit, and / or risk advisory role within a multinational organization
- Big Four auditing experience and/or Consumer Goods industry specialization preferred
- Project management skills – effective consultation, interpersonal, prioritization of topics/issues and organization
- Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of the COSO internal controls framework
- Understanding/knowledge of US GAAP; and Sarbanes-Oxley
- SOX Compliance module experience preferred, but not required
At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.
The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.