Lead Internal Auditor

HF Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HFFG), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading distributor of international food service solutions to Asian restaurants and other businesses across the United States. With 15 distribution centers strategically located throughout the nation, HF Foods Group aims to supply the increasing demand for Asian American restaurant cuisine.

The Lead Internal Auditor is an experienced, business-focused audit professional responsible for leading financial, operational, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”) audit activities across HF Foods Group. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role independently manages audit engagements from planning through reporting, evaluates internal controls, identifies risks, process improvements, and partners with management to strengthen the Company's control environment.

This position has a significant focus on SOX 404 compliance while also leading operational and advisory projects across finance, supply chain, inventory, procurement, distribution, and other key business functions.

Lead financial, operational, compliance, SOX, and advisory engagements from planning through final reporting. Perform risk assessments, develop audit plans, define scope, and execute audit testing. Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and process reviews to evaluate business risks and internal controls. Manage multiple audit projects, timelines, and priorities simultaneously. Review work performed by team members or co-sourced auditors to ensure quality and compliance with Internal Audit standards.

Present audit findings and recommendations to management and monitor corrective actions.

Lead annual SOX 404 testing, including walkthroughs, control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and remediation validation. Evaluate financial reporting risks, key controls, and deficiencies. Test Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) and other key evidence supporting internal controls. Coordinate remediation efforts with process owners and validate corrective actions. Support external auditors by providing documentation and testing support. Maintain accurate audit documentation within Audit Board or other audit management systems.

Perform risk-based audits across finance, accounting, procurement, inventory, warehousing, logistics, payroll, treasury, and other business functions. Evaluate business processes for efficiency, compliance, financial accuracy, and asset protection. Participate in physical inventory observations and site visits at Company distribution centers. Assist with fraud investigations, special projects, system implementations, acquisitions, and other advisory engagements.

Build strong working relationships across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, HR, and Legal. Provide practical recommendations to improve business processes and internal controls. Support the annual enterprise risk assessment and Internal Audit plan. Promote continuous improvement through data analytics, automation, and best audit practices.

Other duties as assigned by the management.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Advisory, or related fields. Experience leading SOX 404 audits from planning through reporting. Strong knowledge of: COSO Internal Control Framework / SOX 404 / U.S. GAAP / Internal Audit Standards. Experience evaluating internal…