Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.
At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary: The Trident Seafoods Internal Audit team is on the lookout for a driven, detail-oriented professional to join us. As a senior internal auditor, you will support the execution of our annual risk assessment and audit planning processes, participate in financial, operational, & compliance audits, test the Company's internal controls, and respond to management requests. 
 
As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will assist in planning and conducting internal audits to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of various activities and management's internal controls over financial reporting. You will support the execution of coordinated enterprise-wide risk assessment and audit planning processes. You will also assist in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s enterprise risk management framework throughout the business. 
 
Your contributions will include creating audit plans, participating in financial, operational, and compliance audits, and generating reports on audit findings. You will develop recommendations for addressing operational and internal control observations, ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, and strive to improve operations and reduce costs.  
 
Join our dynamic team and be a part of our mission to uphold the highest standards in internal audit. This role offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the success of a global leader in the food industry.

Essential Functions:

Risk Assessment & Audit Planning 

• Support the development and execution of the annual enterprise risk assessment and audit plan, ensuring alignment with strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks 
• Identify and evaluate emerging risks across business functions to inform audit priorities 
• Assist in scoping and planning audit engagements in accordance with department standards 

Audit Execution & Analysis 

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls  
• Perform audit procedures using appropriate methodologies to evaluate business processes and risk controls 
• Maintain comprehensive audit documentation, ensuring workpapers accurately support findings and conclusions  

Reporting & Recommendations 

• Develop clear, concise audit reports that provide actionable insights and value-added recommendations 
• Evaluate and monitor remediation efforts to ensure timely and effective resolution of audit findings  
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce cost 

Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• Promote a quality-focused culture by supporting continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit 
• Contribute to the evolution of audit methodologies, tools, and standards to enhance effectiveness 

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration 

• Partner with business leaders to communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations effectively 
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure efficient audit coverage and minimize duplication of efforts 
• Build strong working relationships across the organization to support a collaborative audit approach 

Professional Contribution & Team Collaboration 

• Support a collaborative, high-performing audit team environment 
• Demonstrate professionalism and uphold audit standards, ethics, and integrity in all activities 
• Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections, collaborate across functions, and solve problems in real time.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Benefits:

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, disability programs, basic life and AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial PTO benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front loaded on the first of the year, initially prorated quarterly based on hire date. Commuter programs are also available.

More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Travel/On-Call Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 
• Financial auditing, operational auditing, management consulting, information systems auditing, knowledge of internal control processed, and interpersonal skills are necessary. 
• Understanding GAAP and internal auditing standards. 
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word, MS Office, and SAP. 
• Experience in performing multiple projects. 

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Public accounting is strongly preferred, or internal audit experience with an emphasis in manufacturing and/or the food industry, preferred. 
• Experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Promote an ethical culture utilizing these 4 cores values: integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency. 
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.  

Work Environment:

This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

Work Ability Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time at a desk. Frequently required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee will occasionally stand, walk, and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision for frequent use of a computer. 

Work Authorizations:

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.