Internal Audit Senior Manager; Operations & IT

Job Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, lead, and execute audit and advisory procedures, internal controls over operations and IT processes, systems, and applications throughout the organization.
• Execute and deliver projects and communicate clearly and concisely at an executive level.
• Possess the business acumen to present results, risk assessments, and insights into the business line.
• Work independently with limited direction to deliver high‑quality results.
• Report to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE).
• Employ highly‑developed problem‑resolution skills and expertise as a generalist or specialist to identify complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Perform in a program/project leadership role requiring the ability to develop and lead matrixed teams.
• Interact with management and senior‑level stakeholders on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.
• Leverage technology (analytics, visualizations, AI) to identify and deliver key insights to management.

• Provide advisory insights regarding the management of internal controls, enterprise risk management, and other operational areas.
• Evaluate and improve the organization’s risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Provide input into the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management and Assessment process and the development of the Annual Audit Plan as delegated by the CAE.
• Participate and monitor adherence to the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Identify risks in complex audit areas and initiate investigations to mitigate losses and strengthen controls.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and present results to senior management and the CAE.
• Recommend improvements in procedures, processes, and operations across the organization.
• Interact with and interview all levels of management.
• Collect and analyze highly complex data to conduct audits detecting deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non‑compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Lead audit teams to meet the organization’s goals, business requirements, and business processes.
• Provide recommendations for strategic audit initiatives that will provide value and benefit stakeholders.
• Serve as a proactive advisor on audit practices.

• Minimum 8‑10 years of job‑related experience leading, managing, and executing audits and advisory projects.
• Experience leading audit teams.
• Experience with data analytics, visualization, and AI tools.
• Experience in professional services (e.g., Big4, advisory firms) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Information Technology/AI, Cyber Security, or a related field is required.
• Certification: at least one of CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is required.
• Preferred certifications: CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CRMA (Certificate in Risk Management Assurance), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).

Employees will be required to be on‑site in Taylor, TX for a minimum of two days per week, or more, as needed based on business requirements. Remote work is not offered for this position.

Expected Salary Range: $138,000 – $190,000.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Long‑term care insurance.
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)).
• Full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.