Risk and Audit Manager

We are currently hiring a Full-Time
Risk and Audit Manager in Boston, MA
.

The Risk and Audit Manager leads multiple, interdependent functions-including the Company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Operational Audits-to strengthen our overall control environment and inform executive decision making. The role sets multiyear objectives and work plans, establishes audit plan priorities and risk ratings, and influences company wide policies and control standards through audit insights. This position partners closely with the Director of Internal Audit, provides governance for Business Continuity practices, coordinates with external auditors at a program level, collaborates with and reports to leadership frequently.

The Manager oversees daytoday activities of an analyst(s) and co-op (dotted line/indirect), ensuring high quality execution across programs.

• Participate in the integrated strategy and annual plan for SOX/ICFR, ERM, and Operational Audits, translating enterprise risks and objectives into multiyear roadmaps, operational objectives, and performance measures

• Lead the continued evolution of the ERM program (framework, risk appetite, KRI dashboards, reporting cadence) and ensure risk intelligence informs planning, investments, and control priorities

• Serve in a governance role for Business Continuity, aligning risk scenarios, controls, testing, and response expectations across functions

• Lead and maintain the enterprise risk management program, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and reported to senior leadership

• Lead quarterly ELT/XLT risk reviews; synthesize top risks, trends, and KRIs into decision ready insights; recommend risk responses and control investments

• Partner with business leaders to drive mitigation of financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks

• Set the riskbased operational audit plan (themes, scope, depth); oversee planning, fieldwork, issue validation, and followup; present findings and value oriented recommendations to leadership

• Continuously improve audit methodologies and leverage data analytics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Provide consultative guidance on process optimization and control design, influencing company wide policies and governance standards through audit insights and trend analysis

• Deliver clear, concise reporting on audit results, risks, and mitigation status to Senior Management and the Audit Committee

• Lead special projects, investigations, or executive requested reviews requiring audit or risk expertise

• Provide daytoday direction, standards, and firstline quality oversight for the analyst(s), and coop; coach, mentor, and elevate team capabilities while the formal reporting line remains to the Director

• Set expectations for methodology, documentation quality, timelines, and risk/issue escalation; ensure consistent application across all work streams

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree in Accounting or Masters in Business and Administration

• 5-10 years of audit experience, at least 3 to 7 years public accounting and auditing ("Big 4" or large regional) experience or corporate Internal Audit experience working in the manufacturing or consumer products industry

• Experienced in all aspects of the audit process, including the COSO framework;
  Information Technology; knowledge of accounting policies and procedures including GAAP, FASB and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and enterprise accounting systems

• CPA or CIA Professional Designation

• Industry or manufacturing experience

• SAP ERP experience

• AI and Technology Literacy

• Advanced analytics/Power BI

• Cybersecurity risk fundamentals

• Executive communication

Level: 5

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $121,000 and $190,000. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

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