Sr Manager, IT Audit

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered precision power conversion measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment industrial manufacturing telecommunications data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY

Some people say its like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile growing small company you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time were a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position deep trust and partnership with leading customers a global best-in-class operations capability and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing working building and winning together. At our core we are Advanced Energy powering the future together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager IT Audit to lead the execution of the companys IT audit program including SOX and operational audits. This role is responsible for driving a risk-based audit approach overseeing and executing complex audit engagements across global systems (including SAP) and partnering with leadership to strengthen the overall control environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT audit program.

The position reports to the Director IT Audit & Compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead IT SOX audits including scoping design evaluation testing effectiveness deficiency evaluation and reporting for:
• IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Automated Controls (SAP Oracle etc.)
• Interfaces data integrity and key reports
• Lead end-to-end risk-based IT operational audit engagements including planning fieldwork reporting and issue validation
• Assist in the development and execution of the risk-based IT audit plan and ongoing risk assessment activities
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics automation and evolving methodologies to enhance audit efficiency coverage and overall effectiveness
• Proactively identify and assess emerging technology cybersecurity and regulatory risks and adapt audit strategies to address evolving business and risk landscapes
• Ensure audits are risk-based and aligned to regulatory requirements and established audit frameworks
• Assist management in creating and providing feedback on management remediation plans
• Review workpapers and ensure audit quality standards are met
• Drive consistency in audit methodology and documentation
• Provide independent risk-based recommendations to strengthen the control environment
• Assess key cybersecurity controls including access management logging and monitoring and incident response processes
• Act as a trusted advisor to IT Finance and Compliance leadership providing practical risk-based guidance on system implementations control design and regulatory compliance
• Proactively influence decision-making by identifying risks early challenging assumptions where appropriate and helping embed scalable sustainable controls across complex and evolving technology environments.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders
• Manage mentor and develop IT audit team members ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Communicate complex technical risks in clear business-friendly terms

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: On-site Denver Colorado

• Environment: Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment.
• May require non-standard work hours to support international stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifications:
  • CISA (preferred)
  • CPA CIA or CISSP (a plus)
• Strong understanding of IT control frameworks (COBIT NIST etc.)
• Ability to assess complex systems and data flows
• High attention to detail and audit rigor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance compliance with practical business realities
• Expected to be motivated and proactive with a continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and third-party stakeholders across domestic and international locations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of experience in IT audit IT risk or related areas
• Public accounting Big 4 experience preferred
• Strong SOX 404 experience
• Strong experience with:
• SOX ITGC and application controls
• ERP systems (SAP required; S/4HANA preferred)
• Experience managing audit engagements and teams
• Experience interacting with executive leadership
• Experience in global / multinational environments
• Experience working within large complex ERP and integrated system environments preferred
• Experience supporting ERP transformations (e.g. SAP S/4HANA) preferred
• Experience leveraging data analytics or automation tools in audit execution preferred

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Accounting Finance or related field

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and specific office range of starting pay for this role is $145000to $195000per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented highly engaged compensation programs are focused on equitable fair pay practices including market-based base pay an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we the U.S. we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation 7 days of paid sick time and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness accident and hospital indemnity pet insurance identify theft and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities Females ProtectedVeteransand Individuals with Disabilities.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application please reach out to

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 06/26 the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.