VP, Internal Audit Global Coffee

VP of Internal Audit - Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Global Coffee

Job Description

The VP of Internal Audit leads global internal audit and SOX compliance for a soon-to-be independent US public company. Reporting to the Audit Committee Chair and administratively to the CFO, this role sets up compliant SOX controls across 100+ countries, oversees risk-based audits, and builds a high-performing team.

Position Overview

The CAE oversees audit, SOX, and compliance strategy and execution, offering independent assurance on governance, risk, and controls. They advise leadership and ensure professional standards. The current priority is SOX implementation and the development of an Internal Audit and Compliance team.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Audit Committee Chair (functional)
• Reports to CFO (administrative)
• Interacts regularly with the controller, other senior executives, and external auditors

Key Responsibilities

• SOX & Compliance: Lead the implementation of SOX, manage ICFR evaluation programs, build audit, SOX, and compliance teams, collaborate with and influence stakeholders, and proactively adapt to business process/IT system and regulatory requirements changes.
• Audit: Develop multi-year audit plans, lead global audits, report findings, monitor action plans, and ensure adherence to IIA standards.
• IT Audit: Oversee IT audits covering controls, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risks; align with broader risk frameworks.
• Governance & Advisory: Advise on governance, risk, compliance, fraud, ethics, and process improvements; support the Audit Committee.
• Leadership: Build and lead diverse global audit, SOX, and compliance teams, develop talent, manage external partners, and foster continuous improvement.

• Salary Range: $218,800 - $310,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or master’s preferred.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CA, CISA) preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in audit, SOX, and compliance, ideally in large multinational consumer products environments.
• Expertise in SOX implementation, audit committee coordination, IT audit, and leading engaged teams.

Skills

• Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, communication, influence, integrity, and operational focus. Experience as a controller is a plus.

Position Location and Travel

• This role will be located in Burlington, MA, and involve both domestic and international travel.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.