Internal Audit Manager/Senior Manager
Fruitist is a modern food company on a mission to revolutionize snacking—and the numbers prove we’re well on our way. With over $1B in lifetime sales and $400M in revenue in the last year alone, we’re not chasing trends—we’re building a lasting brand at the intersection of health, sustainability, and innovation with our suite of snackable superfruits including berries and cherries.
Our momentum is powered by a leadership team drawn from the likes of McKinsey, Calm, Red Bull, and Netflix, and backed by global investors who specialize in consumer and tech-forward ventures. Together, we’re leveraging data, supply chain technology, and a sustainability-first model to disrupt a $500 billion-dollar industry.
We’re hiring builders. Operators. Creators. People who want to move fast, learn faster, and grow alongside a company that’s reshaping snacking. If you’re looking for a company where your work shapes the business—and your career accelerates with it—welcome to Fruitist.
Get to Know Fruitist 🎧
We are seeking a hands-on, execution-driven Internal Audit Manager / Senior Manager i to build and scale our SOX compliance program from the ground up. Based in Spain, this is a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of our internal controls environment in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
You’ll be responsible for driving SOX readiness and compliance efforts across the organization — designing frameworks, partnering cross-functionally to operationalize controls, and laying the groundwork for a world-class internal audit function. Initially an individual contributor role, this position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to grow as the program and company evolve.
***Please submit your resume in English***
What You’ll Do
Build & Lead SOX Compliance Program
Design, implement, and operationalize the company’s first internal control framework over financial reporting (ICFR).
Conduct SOX readiness assessments and develop the roadmap for full SOX 404 compliance.
Document processes, design key controls, and establish control testing and certification procedures.
Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations teams to identify gaps, implement remediations, and ensure sustainable compliance.
Establish and maintain documentation standards, control narratives, and Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs).
Provide training, guidance, and tools to empower process and control owners to execute effectively.
Build scalable processes and templates that can be leveraged globally across new entities and business lines.
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors during SOX walkthroughs, testing, and readiness reviews.
Internal Audit & Advisory
As the SOX program matures, lead development of the broader internal audit and risk assessment framework.
Execute targeted internal audits and advisory projects focused on control enhancement and operational excellence.
Deliver clear, practical recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and process efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the internal control culture and infrastructure.
Partner with Legal and Compliance on enterprise risk management (ERM), policy, and investigation activities as needed.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CIA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related field, including direct SOX compliance or SOX implementation experience at a public company or IPO-stage organization.
Strong understanding of SOX 404, ICFR, US GAAP, and the COSO framework.
Demonstrated success designing and implementing control environments in high-growth or complex, multi-entity environments.
Experience using or implementing GRC or SOX management tools (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard, Archer).
Experience with ERP and financial systems such as SAP Business One, OneStream, or similar SaaS applications.
Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, operate independently, and execute with a builder’s mindset.
High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
Willingness to travel globally on a periodic basis.
Please submit your resume in English
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to shape and grow a global Internal Audit function from the ground up.
Strategic role influencing key business decisions and driving risk management and compliance improvements.
Mix of SOX compliance, risk management, and consulting projects that evolve with company growth.
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Collaborative culture and mission-driven organization with global impact.
What to Expect in Your First 90 Days
Weeks 0–4 - Onboarding & Assessment: Build relationships with senior leaders and process owners, understand business operations (corporate, commercial, and farm entities), review existing SOX documentation and risk assessments, and evaluate current systems and control environment maturity.
Weeks 5–8 - Strategy & Development: Develop a SOX project plan, deliver training to control owners, initiate process walkthroughs and documentation, conduct SOX gap analysis, and outline a risk-based internal audit plan. Begin identifying opportunities for advisory and quick-win process improvements.
Weeks 9–12 - Execution & Change Management: Launch SOX control testing and remediation activities, provide readiness reporting to stakeholders, refine audit methodology, and establish frameworks for scaling the global internal audit and SOX program.
Your 12-Month Success Metrics
SOX Readiness: Design effectiveness validated for 100% in-scope processes; operating-effectiveness pass rate ≥90% on initial testing; ≥95% on-time remediation for noted control deficiencies.
Internal Audit Execution: Deliver the first annual risk-based internal audit plan; complete 1-3 audits/advisory projects within an average audit cycle time ≤12 weeks from kickoff to final report; ≥75% timely remediation of audit observations within 90 days of report issuance.
GRC System Optimization: Assist in the configuration and operationalization of the SOX module in Workiva to manage documentation, testing, issue tracking, and reporting, with ≥90% adoption by global Internal Audit team members and timely completion of assigned tasks.
Framework & Scalability: Assist in the implementation and roll out of standardized audit methodology, reporting, and control frameworks, with adoption by ≥90% of regional Internal Audit teams, ensuring consistent documentation, issue tracking, and reporting practices globally.
Data, Systems & Automation: Implement and optimize IT SOX controls and related automation across key financial systems, achieving ≥75% automated control coverage, ensuring 100% of system access and configurations are completed, and reducing manual testing effort by 20%.
Governance & Culture: Contribute to the timely delivery of quarterly Audit Commitee reporting packs with detailed analysis and metrics; 100% control owner training and attestation; and implement 3-5 best practice process improvements and/or control environment enhancements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with department leaders and external auditors, ensuring ≥90% of audit requests are addressed through internal testing and achieving documented positive feedback from senior stakeholders on responsiveness and collaborative problem-solving.
If you meet most of the qualifications above and connect with our mission to inspire enjoyable and nutritious snacking, we want to hear from you! While we are tech-forward in our embrace of AI to enhance our growing capabilities, we’re human-centric in our hiring. This means all applications will be reviewed by humans, including yours. We aim to respond to applicants within two weeks. We look forward to hearing from you!
