Sr Manager, IT Audit

About the role

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Joining Advanced Energy means being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation, attracting team members capable, driven, and ready for challenges. Employees collaborate and enjoy inventing, working, building, and winning together.

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.
• 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.

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

• Bachelor’s 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 location. The range of starting pay for this role is $145,000 to $195,000 per year.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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