Internal Audit Advisory (Energy) - Senior Manager

Opportunity ID

9980

Department

Advisory

Location(s)

Austin

State

Texas

Function

Advisory

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Manager to join the Internal Audit/SOX team in our Risk Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

The Risk Advisory team is a dynamic and innovative enterprise risk advisory management consulting firm committed to delivering strategic solutions to our clients. We specialize in comprehensive risk analysis, assessment, and management, providing tailored strategies to navigate the complex landscape of enterprise risks.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

The Senior Manager in Internal Audit Advisory will lead client engagements that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls-particularly within life sciences, manufacturing, and consumables environments. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, managing multi-workstream delivery teams and driving high-quality outcomes across Internal Audit and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) programs.

Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership

• Lead end-to-end Internal Audit Advisory engagements (planning, execution, reporting, remediation tracking).
• Manage client relationships, expectations, and executive communications.
• Translate regulatory and operational requirements into actionable deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with IIA Standards, COSO, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• Industry-Focused Advisory - Energy
• Evaluate quality systems governance (deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, training).
• Assess manufacturing operations, inventory controls, yield/scrap, and cost-of-quality risks.
• Review procurement, vendor risk management, logistics, and distribution controls.
• Support operational resilience, recall readiness, and product safety governance.

SOX / ICFR Advisory Leadership

• Lead SOX scoping, risk assessments, walkthrough oversight, and testing strategies.
• Oversee business process and ITGC testing (where applicable).
• Support deficiency evaluation, remediation planning, and external auditor coordination.
• Standardize templates, documentation expectations, and review procedures.

Offshore / Global Delivery Oversight

• Manage offshore or co-sourced internal audit and SOX testing teams.
• Oversee work allocation, milestone tracking, and quality assurance reviews.
• Provide coaching to improve documentation quality and professional judgment.
• Coordinate across time zones to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.

Practice Development & Leadership

• Mentor consultants and managers; provide performance coaching and feedback.
• Support proposals, scoping, and engagement economics management.
• Develop repeatable methodologies, templates, and accelerators.
• Contribute to thought leadership in life sciences and manufacturing risk advisory.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8-12+ years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX, risk advisory, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX/ICFR and COSO frameworks.
• Experience in energy industry
• Experience managing offshore or global delivery teams.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA) or active pursuit highly preferred
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and understanding of automated controls preferred
• Familiarity with GxP/GMP environments and quality system controls preferred
• Experience leveraging data analytics to enhance audit coverage preferred.
• Trusted advisor to senior client leadership.
• Consistent delivery of audit-ready, high-quality work.
• Strong balance of technical depth and consulting presence.
• Effective oversight of offshore delivery with improved efficiency and quality.

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Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

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