Internal Audit Advisory (Energy) - Senior Manager

Overview

This Senior Manager role is part of the Internal Audit/SOX team within the Risk Advisory practice.

The position is hybrid in that many professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office; however, this specific role is considered remote. Remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

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.
• Provide industry-focused advisory work in Energy, CHAMP, and Financial Services (insurance).
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk advisory, with direct professional services consulting experience
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Remote (with possible scheduled office presence for client work, team meetings, or trainings).