Sr Manager, IT Audit

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 processes across multiple industries.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, IT Audit to lead the execution of the company’s IT audit program, including SOX and operational audits. This role drives a risk-based audit approach, oversees and executes complex audit engagements across global systems (including SAP), and partners 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.

• Lead IT SOX audits, including scoping, design evaluation, testing effectiveness, deficiency evaluation, and reporting for:
  • IT General Controls (ITGCs)
  • 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 work papers 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

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

• 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

• 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/4
    
    HANA 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/4
    
    HANA) preferred
  • Experience leveraging data analytics or automation tools in audit execution preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field

As required by multiple state pay…