Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Position Summary

IES Holdings is seeking a seasoned audit leader to serve as Senior Manager, Internal Audit. This person will take over responsibilities from the current incumbent and play a critical role in leading our SOX compliance efforts, managing key audits, and serving as a future succession candidate for the Director of Internal Audit role.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong public accounting background and hands-on SOX experience who is ready to step into a leadership role within a complex, publicly traded environment. The Senior Manager will work closely with staff, management, and external partners to ensure our internal control systems are effective and aligned with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee SOX (ICFR) testing, walkthroughs, and control evaluations across multiple business units.
• Serve as a key reviewer for all SOX testing and documentation prepared by internal audit staff.
• Coordinate with business unit leaders and EY, our external auditors, to meet project deadlines and expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with audit clients, including stakeholders across our decentralized segments.
• Identify control gaps and partner with business units to develop corrective actions and process improvements.
• Support planning, scoping, and execution of the annual audit plan.
• Mentor and develop internal audit staff through feedback and training, particularly the Audit Manager and intern staff.
• Act as a hands-on leader while preparing for potential succession into the Director role.
• Assist in managing external co-sourced providers and ensuring alignment with internal standards and timelines.
• Represent the audit function professionally and diplomatically while influencing change in a historically manual and process-diverse environment.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is also considered.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in internal audit or public accounting, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong preference for candidates with Big 4 or second-tier public accounting firm experience.
• Must have recent and relevant SOX compliance experience, especially in decentralized environments.
• Experience with publicly traded companies is required.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Workiva and ERP systems (e.g., Spectrum, Dynamics) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze financial data and system outputs.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without micromanaging.
• Ability to navigate change, gain buy-in, and handle resistance with professionalism and patience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and solve problems with minimal oversight.
• Thick-skinned and adaptable to long-standing company cultures and manual processes.