Ferrero International

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America

Ferrero International$122K — $163K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related major
  • 6 to 8 years of overall experience with 3+ years in internal or external audit
  • Strong finance knowledge and understanding of operational processes
  • Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team objectives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated professional integrity and commitment to transparent communication

Responsibilities

  • Perform risk identification and conduct GRC assessments through interviews, testing, and documentation.
  • Participate in risk-based GRC process reviews, focusing on internal controls over manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Monitor implementation and remediation of open issues from GRC and internal audits to sustain risk mitigation.
  • Build relationships and interact with key stakeholders across all business units.
  • Collaborate with the GRC organization to stay updated on policy developments and share best practices.
  • Engage in special projects as requested by the North America Head of Finance.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off policies
  • Other additional benefits
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America and are actively reviewing applications.

As the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America, you will play a key role in strengthening enterprise risk management by evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control environment and delivering meaningful, value-added insights. In this role, you will contribute to a range of GRC initiatives-spanning different levels of size and complexity-ensuring successful execution and measurable impact across North America operations.

You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ability to communicate clearly and solve problems proactively will be critical to your success. Your contributions will help drive stronger governance, risk awareness, and compliance practices across the organization.

This position is hybrid, and will be based in our North American HQ in Parsippany, NJ.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Perform risk identification and conduct GRC assessments including interviews, testing, documentation and recommendations to process owners;
  • Participate in risk-based GRC process reviews adherence to established policies and procedures with an emphasis on internal controls over manufacturing and supply chain areas in locations throughout North America;
  • Monitor the implementation and remediation of open issues raised by GRC, internal audit, etc. to ensure the quality and sustainability of risk mitigation;
  • Build effective relationships and work closely with key stakeholders across all business units of the Company;
  • Collaborate within the GRC organization to stay abreast of policy development and share best practice;
  • Participate in special projects requested by North America Head of Finance.


About You:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related major
  • 6 to 8 years of total working experience with 3+ years in internal audit or external audit
  • Strong finance knowledge, and solid understanding of key operational processes
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to shared objectives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong interpersonal skills and ability to create presentations to executive management in a concise manner
  • Manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated professional integrity and objectivity, remaining free from undue influence and a commitment to transparent communication
  • Intellectual curiosity and staying current on business performance and risk professional practice


Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Our Benefits & Perks:

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The base salary range for this position is $122,854.00 - $163,806.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero International

Ferrero International S.A. is a global confectionery company that produces a range of chocolate and hazelnut-based products. The company was founded in 1946 by Pietro Ferrero and is headquartered in Alba, Italy. Ferrero International is best known for its Nutella spread, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and Kinder chocolates. The company operates in over 170 countries and has more than 30,000 employees worldwide. Ferrero International is a privately held company and is owned by the Ferrero family.
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