Legal Compliance Auditor - Wegmans Food Markets : Job Details

Schedule: Full timeAvailability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening. Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or olderLocation: Rochester, NYAddress: 1500 Brooks AvePay: $79770 - $84753.50 / yearJob Posting: 09/19/2025Job Posting End: 10/20/2025Job ID:R0259280

The legal compliance auditor ensures Wegmans remains compliant with regulatory and legal requirements through the development and execution of compliance related audits/reviews. You will be responsible for driving strategy of compliance audit planning across the organization, ensuring all departments adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies including developing comprehensive audit plans, coordinating with various teams to implement and monitor compliance to mitigate risks and enhance organizational integrity.

What You'll Do

• Provide compliance support throughout the company, performing audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques
• Lead compliance reviews as directed by identifying, analyzing, evaluating, recording and communicating effectively
• Research new laws and regulations that require compliance and recommend changes to audit process as necessary
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings, including developing recommendations to management on actions to be taken
• Stay up to date on relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices to ensure compliance efforts remain accurate, effective and proactive
• Assess, evaluate and promote compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Perform audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques
• Gather, interpret and provide effective documentation of audit evidence
• Assist management in assessing compliance risks across functional areas
• Maintain work papers (traditional and electronic) that document the compliance review observations, conclusions and recommendations
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with employee training on compliance related topics
• Complete special projects as requested

Requirements

• 3 or more years of compliance and audit experience (internal or external)
• 2 or more years of analytical experience at the Department Manager/Coordinator/Analyst level or external equivalent
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Systems Aptitude
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Experience leading projects of cross-functional nature
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and statistical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• CIA: Certified Internal Auditor - IHA: The Institute of Internal Auditors-North America
• Master's degree in related field
• CPA: Certified Public Accountant- AICPA: American Institute of CPAs
• CFE: Certified Fraud Examiner- ACFE: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

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At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.