Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from IES Holdings
Job overview
The Senior Manager, Internal Audit at IES Holdings leads SOX compliance and internal audit efforts, playing a key role in ensuring effective internal controls and preparing for a future Director role.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading SOX testing and control evaluations, reviewing audit documentation, coordinating with business units and external auditors, identifying control gaps, supporting audit planning, mentoring staff, managing external providers, and influencing process improvements.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA preferred, with at least 8 years in internal audit or public accounting including 3 years in management, strong SOX compliance experience, preferably from Big 4 or second-tier firms, and experience with publicly traded companies. Familiarity with Workiva, ERP systems, and strong Excel skills are a plus.
Career development
The position offers a succession path to the Director of Internal Audit role, providing leadership growth within a complex, publicly traded company.
Work environment and culture
The company values professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills to navigate a historically manual and process-diverse environment with patience and influence.
Company information
IES Holdings is a publicly traded company with decentralized business segments, focusing on internal controls and regulatory compliance.
Team overview
The Senior Manager will work closely with internal audit staff, management, external auditors, and co-sourced providers, mentoring junior staff and coordinating across multiple business units.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its leadership in SOX compliance within a decentralized, publicly traded company and the opportunity to influence change in a traditionally manual environment.
Company overview
IES Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates across multiple sectors, including electrical contracting, communications, infrastructure solutions, and residential construction. The company generates revenue by providing specialized services such as electrical installations, data center infrastructure, and custom-engineered solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Founded in 1997, IES has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, positioning itself as a leader in its industries. Candidates should note the company's emphasis on innovation, safety, and delivering high-quality, tailored solutions to its clients.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your leadership in SOX compliance and internal audit management within publicly traded companies, highlighting any experience with decentralized environments and Big 4 or second-tier public accounting firms.
Highlight your hands-on experience with SOX testing, control evaluations, and coordinating with external auditors like EY, as well as your ability to mentor audit staff and lead audit projects.
Apply through IES Holdings' corporate careers page and LinkedIn, and explore other job boards where this role might be posted to maximize your application reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current internal audit team members or leadership at IES Holdings; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company audit initiatives, asking about their experience managing SOX compliance, or expressing your enthusiasm for leadership opportunities within the audit function.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'SOX compliance,' 'internal control systems,' 'audit management,' 'public accounting,' 'CPA,' 'Workiva,' and 'ERP systems' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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