Consultant -IT Internal Auditing - FEHQ-Akron / Greensburg Svc Center

About the role

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. at one of the two main reporting locations, the Corporate Office in Akron, OH or in Greensburg, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently execute complex IT internal audit, advisory and SOX engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
• Serve as the audit lead on engagements, coordinating activities with management, business partners, and third-party service providers to effectively execute fieldwork and achieve engagement objectives.
• Evaluate IT and business risks, controls, and processes to identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while delivering results with minimal supervision and exercising sound professional judgment.
• Review audit workpapers and provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to enhance team performance and audit quality.
• Perform root cause analysis and evaluate management action plans to ensure recommendations address identified risks and support sustainable remediation.
• Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit effectiveness and generate meaningful insights.
• Research and benchmark industry best practices to enhance audit methodologies and business processes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Internal Audit team members by providing timely, constructive feedback, fostering professional growth, and promoting a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Maintain expertise in internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and department methodologies.
• Lead the development of audit reports, including clear observations, practical recommendations, and executive-ready communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization and serve as a trusted advisor to management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function, including people, process, and technology enhancements.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, accountability, and professional development.
• Proactively identify opportunities to add value to IT or the business through risk insights, process improvements, and forward-thinking solutions.
• Provide exceptional customer service while fostering engagement and partnership with leadership and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Information Security, Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience. Relevant experience includes IT internal auditing, IT external auditing, IT security, cybersecurity, data analytics, information technology, risk management, or related consulting experience.
• Professional certification required within one year (including, but not limited to Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)).
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present complex concepts, risks, and recommendations to peers, management, and senior leadership.
• Subject matter expertise in IT audit requirements and frameworks, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), IT Risk Assessments, IT General Controls (ITGCs), Cybersecurity Frameworks (National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)), Operational IT Audits, and Pre-Implementation Reviews.
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic partnership with business and IT stakeholders to provide effective assurance and advisory services.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, organizing, prioritizing, and driving multiple initiatives to successful completion while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to FirstEnergy's core values and behaviors, with a strong disposition toward transparency, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Desire to continue learning and growing, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results that support the strategic direction of the Company.