Internal Audit Manager

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Do others come to you for your subject matter expertise? Are you excited by the challenge of working in a start-up atmosphere with a purpose? Do you enjoy building positive working relationships with business stakeholders and enjoy teaching them how to improve their processes by embracing a controls-oriented mindset? Are you interested in working on a variety of projects across all functions (e.g., accounting, supply chain, operations, cybersecurity, human resources) of a rapidly growing company? 

The Internal Audit Manager will report to the Internal Audit Director and will be responsible for executing the internal audit plan in a fast-growing company. This position will work closely with the first and second lines of defense across the organization in delivering the internal audit plan. The primary purpose of this role is Internal Audit (75%), but there is potential to support the SOX program and other initiatives (up to 25%). This role will enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight.

What will you bring to Fluence?

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related discipline.

•CIA, CPA, CISA or applicable certification preferred.

•6+ years of total experience, preferably with relevant work experience from public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or similar internal audit roles within high-growth organizations.

•Experience working in the industrial, manufacturing, construction or utility industry is preferred; renewable energy or energy storage experience a plus.

•Strong understanding of SOX, COSO framework, and PCAOB standards.

•Strong data analysis skills required - experience with PowerBI a plus

•Experience with SAP a plus

•Risk management, including Technology Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management, or Enterprise Risk Management experience is a plus.

•Experience in end-to-end audit cycle management and the ability to independently operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects / initiatives.

•Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

•Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, written and presentation skills, with the ability to be effective at all levels of management.

•Must be a strong team player and self-starter.