• Job Description

  Req#: 25-3134

  Description

  Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

  We are hiring rock star talent with finance, accounting or business background to join the Audit and Risk Assessment Team as an Internal Auditor. You can work from either of our HQ’s which are based in Marshall, MN or Bloomington, MN. If you are someone who likes to dig into data, do research and pull information together, working cross functionally with other talented employees and have excellent communication skills then this job is for you!

  Responsibilities:

  • Get Hands-On Experience Across the Business : Support and conduct audits in areas like operations, finance, compliance, and IT—gaining a well-rounded understanding of how the company runs.
  • Collaborate with Leaders : Interview department managers and dive into company policies to learn how different teams manage risk and ensure internal controls are working effectively.
  • Explore New Environments : Occasionally travel to other office or plant locations to perform on-site audits and see how operations work firsthand (travel up to 15%).
  • Strengthen Your Analytical Skills : Identify areas where processes can be more efficient or compliant and suggest meaningful improvements that can make a real impact.
  • Drive Innovation and Efficiency : Spot opportunities to streamline operations, enhance revenue, or cut unnecessary costs.
  • Analyze Financial Data : Build your finance skills by performing basic analysis of business processes and financial statements.
  • Learn How to Audit Like a Pro : Prepare clear, organized, and well-documented work papers—developing a professional skillset that’s valuable in any finance or accounting role.
  • Partner with Teams Across the Company : Work alongside audit and business leaders to create actionable plans that address audit findings.
  • Sharpen Your Communication Skills : Present your findings to management through written reports and team discussions—helping you grow your confidence and influence.
  • Live Our Values : Be part of a team that’s committed to integrity, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement—values that support your long-term career growth.

  • Travel: Up to 15% travel between Marshall MN and Bloomington MN and other business locations as needed.

  Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or 3+ years related work experience
  • Experience analyzing data, make recommendations and present findings to various internal teams
  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, internal control, and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience performing unbiased analysis and evaluation of the results of assigned audit reviews.
  • Experience with accounting & audit systems, such as SAP or Workiva
  • MS Office Suite

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred, or willing to actively work toward these.
  • Exposure to data extraction software a plus

  Compensation and Benefits:

  The base salary range for this position is $58,500 - $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

  Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

  The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

  Qualifications

  Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent

  Years of Related Experience: 2-4 years related experience.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Ability to effectively analyze data, formulate recommendations and present findings to multiple audiences. Exposure to data extraction software (ACL, IDEA, Access, etc) a plus: Detail oriented and team player. Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, internal control, and risk management frameworks. Solid communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop effective working relationships, and utilize negotiation and indirect influence effectively. Ability to perform sound and unbiased analysis and evaluation of the results of assigned audit reviews.

  Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred. Must be able to travel as needed.

  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

• About the company

  Schwan's Company, formerly known as The Schwan Food Company, is a privately owned company under CJ CheilJedang with approximately 12,000 employees.

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