Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America
About the Role:
We have a current opening for a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America and are actively reviewing applications.
As the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist, North America, you will play a key role in strengthening enterprise risk management by evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control environment and delivering meaningful, value-added insights. In this role, you will contribute to a range of GRC initiatives—spanning different levels of size and complexity—ensuring successful execution and measurable impact across North America operations.
You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ability to communicate clearly and solve problems proactively will be critical to your success. Your contributions will help drive stronger governance, risk awareness, and compliance practices across the organization.
This position is hybrid, and will be based in our North American HQ in Parsippany, NJ.
Main Responsibilities:
- Perform risk identification and conduct GRC assessments including interviews, testing, documentation and recommendations to process owners;
- Participate in risk-based GRC process reviews adherence to established policies and procedures with an emphasis on internal controls over manufacturing and supply chain areas in locations throughout North America;
- Monitor the implementation and remediation of open issues raised by GRC, internal audit, etc. to ensure the quality and sustainability of risk mitigation;
- Build effective relationships and work closely with key stakeholders across all business units of the Company;
- Collaborate within the GRC organization to stay abreast of policy development and share best practice;
- Participate in special projects requested by North America Head of Finance.
About You:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related major
- 6 to 8 years of total working experience with 3+ years in internal audit or external audit
- Strong finance knowledge, and solid understanding of key operational processes
- Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to shared objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong interpersonal skills and ability to create presentations to executive management in a concise manner
- Manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated professional integrity and objectivity, remaining free from undue influence and a commitment to transparent communication
- Intellectual curiosity and staying current on business performance and risk professional practice
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
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The base salary range for this position is $122,854.00 - $163,806.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.