Staff/Senior Internal Auditor

Staff/Senior Internal Auditor39311BRLakeland, FL At Publix, our Financial Internal Audit Team plays an important role in providing impactful and risk-aligned services to the company. The team performs independent and objective assessments of the effectiveness of the company's governance, risk management and control processes. The team works across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to evaluate risks and internal controls, recommend improvements, and ensure financial and operational systems align with business objectives.

We are currently seeking candidates for the role of Staff Internal Auditor. This position is responsible for performing audits for routine business initiatives or engagements across multiple business areas, including operational assessments. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, and demonstrates a commitment to ethical conduct and continuous improvement. Candidates should have at least two years of work experience in a business or analytical field.

For those who meet more advanced qualifications, we are also hiring for the Senior Internal Auditor position. This position is responsible for performing audits for complex business initiatives or engagements across multiple business areas, including operational assessments. Candidates should have at least six years of work experience in a business or analytical field, including two years internal audit or public accounting. This position requires an understanding of risk management and internal controls, system implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful changes across the organization.

Publix Super Markets is the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. With no long-term debt and consistent growth, Publix is recognized for its commitment to community involvement, sustainability, and diversity. Associates take pride in working for-and owning-a Fortune 100 company that is widely regarded as a leader in the supermarket industry. Corporate offices promote in-person collaboration, with a hybrid option.

Staff/Senior Internal Auditor - Key Responsibilities

• evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as required by Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
• understanding and assessing business area objectives, risks and controls to ensure significant risks are identified and appropriate controls are established to reduce or eliminate the risk
• enhancing business area understanding of objectives, risks and controls
• performing audits of moderate complexity across multiple business areas, including operational assessments
• developing and maintaining knowledge of emerging professional standards, regulatory initiatives, and retail industry trends.

Top Four Perks of Working at Publix

• Free lunch: Onsite cafeteria featuring a daily selection of hot meals, soup, sandwiches and salad bar.
• Benefits: Free flu shots, mental health and financial counseling, paid time off (PTO), tuition & adult education reimbursement, short-term disability, group life insurance, 401K matching, PROFIT Plan contributions and the ability to purchase Publix Stock after one full year of service.
• Company Ownership - As an employee-owned company, associates share in Publix's success through the Employee stock ownership plan which contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost to the associates. In addition, associates can purchase additional shares of Publix privately held stock.
• Work-Life Balance - Ability to work from home one day a week (must have at least 90 days of service and maintain a performance evaluation score of "Meets Expectations/Successful" or above.

Staff Internal Auditor

• Bachelor's degree in a business or analytical discipline
• Minimum two years of work experience in business or analytical discipline (e.g., internal audit, public accounting, financial accounting, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint and Access expected after training
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and adapt under pressure
• Ability to apply creative and innovative thinking
• Ability to make sound judgments based on knowledge, experience, observations and available information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills and
• Ability to work independently, productively and follow through on all responsibilities to bring projects to a successful conclusion.

Senior Internal Auditor - Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years work experience in a business or analytical field, including at least 2 years in internal audit and/or public accounting experience
• Master's degree in business/analytical field
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Knowledge of Internal Auditing concepts
• Knowledge of business management concepts (i.e., objectives, risks and controls)
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and concepts and
• Knowledge of overall Publix organization and various business operations.

Minimum 45 hours per weekMonthly 6,39010,40083,070 - 135,200As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

• Frequency of Pay: Monthly
• Staff Internal Auditor potential annual pay with full year-end bonus: $83,070 - $124,670
• Senior Internal Auditor potential annual pay with full year-end bonus: $90,090 - $135,200
• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

3300 Publix Corporate ParkwayLakelandFlorida 33811-3311Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.Lak Publix Corporate Office B003 Monthly Paid Monthly Internal AuditFinance & Accounting 1438445No51973982127.98-82.018623-Oct-2026