DescriptionAt INNIO, we are powering and transforming the future of energy. As a leading energy solutions provider, we are rapidly expanding our global footprint while building the governance, controls, and operational excellence required to support sustained growth. We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Controls Manager to play a key role in designing, implementing, and strengthening our global SOX and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework.
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-visibility team in the build phase, working directly with senior leaders across Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Procurement, and other business functions. You'll help shape the future state of internal controls while gaining broad exposure across a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturing organization. This role and team structure were discussed during the intake meeting
What you'll do:
- Lead and coordinate SOX compliance activities, ensuring alignment with global SOX strategy.
- Guide and support control owners on control design, documentation, and effective operation, ensuring audit-ready evidence.
- Plan and execute SOX walkthroughs, update process maps, confirm key controls, and determine appropriate sample sizes.
- Test design and operating effectiveness of controls, document results, and track remediation of identified deficiencies.
- Coordinate with IT SOX teams on IT-dependent controls, key report validations, Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) testing, User Access Reviews (UARs), Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes, privileged access reviews, and break-glass account monitoring.
- Partner with business stakeholders to assess, redesign, and enhance processes while embedding effective internal controls.
- Liaise with external and internal auditors during walkthroughs, testing activities, and audit requests.
- Conduct regular training sessions and provide ongoing guidance on SOX methodologies and control best practices.
- Support the development of a scalable internal controls environment capable of meeting evolving public company requirements.
What you'll have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5 or more years of experience in Public Accounting, Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, and/or Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
- Experience supporting public company compliance requirements and familiarity with PCAOB expectations and U.S. GAAP processes.
- Demonstrated experience in control testing, sampling methodologies, IPE validation, ERP report controls, and audit documentation.
- Understanding of IT-dependent controls and IT general controls (ITGCs) preferred.
- Proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong project management, organizational, and change management capabilities.
- Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or other capital-intensive business environments preferred.
- Ability to actively engage with global colleagues and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
What'll make you stand out:
- Big Four public accounting experience
- CPA certification
Additional Details:
- Location: Waukesha, WI
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Travel: Up 10% annually, with potential for higher travel (up to 40%) during onboarding (~6 months) and key implementation phases to ensure collaboration with global teams across North America and Europe. Must possess valid U.S. work authorization.
- Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
