Internal Audit Manager

The Vita Coco Company is on a mission to reimagine what’s possible when brands deliver healthy, nutritious, and great-tasting products that are better for consumers and better for the planet, anchored by the leading coconut water brand in the world -- Vita Coco. We started in 2004 when two guys in a bar realized that coconut water wasn’t getting enough credit in the U.S.. Fast forward: we’re now a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: COCO).

As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation, we’re serious about supporting farming communities, protecting natural resources, and building brands that do good. Our HQ is located on the island of Manhattan in New York City (we know...very tropical), with offices in London and Singapore. 
Our Values:

• Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy.
• Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward.
• United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals.
• Part of Something Bigger: We’re committed to uplifting the communities we’re connected to locally and globally.

The Internal Audit Manager will support the planning, execution, and reporting of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), financial, operational, and compliance internal audits, with a strong focus on risk management and internal control effectiveness. This role will be hands-on and execution-oriented, responsible for performing audit and SOX testing, identifying financial, operational, and compliance risks, and supporting remediation efforts across the organization. While this position does not currently have direct reports, it is expected to operate independently, lead walkthroughs, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s internal audit, SOX, and risk management programs. This role is based out of our NYC HQ reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit. We currently have a 3-day-per-week in-office requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute SOX compliance activities across business process and IT general controls, including walkthroughs, test execution, sampling, and evidence evaluation

• Lead SOX walkthroughs for in-scope processes and update control documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices

• Identify SOX control deficiencies, assess severity and root causes, and support remediation efforts in coordination with Internal Audit leadership and management

• Coordinate with external auditors to align on SOX scope, reliance strategy, and testing timelines

• Assist in improving SOX methodologies, including test templates, sampling approaches, and evidence request standards

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audit planning and testing activities, including process walkthroughs, risk identification, scoping, data validation, sampling, and audit testing

• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and develop practical, value-added recommendations to strengthen controls and business processes

• Assist Internal Audit leadership in drafting audit reports and presentations for management

• Support audit and SOX project management activities, including scheduling meetings, tracking milestones, and managing deliverables

• Track audit findings and work with process owners to support timely and effective remediation

• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across finance, IT, and operations to support effective risk and control discussions

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field

• Years of experience: 5-7 years in some combination of public accounting, internal audit, and/or risk advisory

• Professional Experience: CPA or CIA required (CISA or CFE a plus). Hands-on experience performing SOX walkthroughs and testing. Experience in public accounting and/or internal audit.

• Key Skills & Abilities: Strong understanding of audit methodologies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks (COSO). Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Ability to independently execute audit activities while collaborating closely with Internal Audit leadership. Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Big Four auditing experience and/or Consumer Goods industry specialization preferred.

At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $116,000 - $141,000. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.

The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.