Risk and Audit Manager

The Boston Beer Company

$121K — $190K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or MBA
  • 5-10 years of audit experience, with 3-7 years in public accounting or corporate Internal Audit
  • Proficient understanding of COSO framework and GAAP standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and enterprise accounting systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead the enterprise risk management program and operational audits
  • Translate enterprise risks into multi-year roadmaps and objectives
  • Conduct quarterly risk reviews and synthesize insights for leadership
  • Drive mitigation strategies for various risks with business leaders
  • Deliver concise audit reports to Senior Management and Audit Committee
  • Mentor and oversee the work of analysts and co-op team members
  • Set expectations for audit methodology and quality assurance

Benefits

  • Generous healthcare coverage from day one
  • Stock purchase plan and 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Fertility and adoption assistance
  • Health and wellness programs with discounts
  • Free beer for employees
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are currently hiring a Full-TimeRisk 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 multi-year 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 day-to-day activities of an analyst(s) and co-op (dotted-line/indirect), ensuring high-quality execution across programs.

What You'll Brew:

Strategic Program Leadership & Governance
  • Participate in the integrated strategy and annual plan for SOX/ICFR, ERM, and Operational Audits, translating enterprise risks and objectives into multi-year 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

Enterprise Risk Management & Operational Audit
  • 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 risk-based operational audit plan (themes, scope, depth); oversee planning, fieldwork, issue validation, and follow-up; 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

Leadership Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day direction, standards, and first-line quality oversight for the analyst(s), and co-op; 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 workstreams

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full-Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Fertility/adoption support
  • Free financial coaching
  • Health & wellness program and discounts
  • Professional development & training
  • Free beer!


*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

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