Alliant Energy · 1 day ago
Lead Internal Auditor
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expAlliant Energy is a company committed to serving customers and building stronger communities. They are seeking a Lead Internal Auditor to manage the company's internal SOX program, ensuring effective internal controls through planning, testing, remediation, and reporting, while serving as a liaison with business process owners and external auditors.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Leads testing of the company’s SOX 404 compliance program, including planning, testing, and remediation testing of internal controls
Develops and executes strategies for testing key business controls and IT general controls (ITGCs) to ensure design and operating effectiveness
Participates in SOX deficiency management by working with Management to identify control gaps, recommend remediation plans, and assisting Management in tracking resolution through closure
Serves as a key liaison for Internal Audit with external auditors, coordinating walkthroughs, documentation requests, and issue resolution
Reviews audit documentation to ensure findings and recommendations are clear, concise, and supported by evidence
Promotes process improvements and automation within audit activities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Performs risk-based operational and financial audits aligned with the annual audit plan
Monitors and reports on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely completion
Ensures all work complies with professional internal audit standards and regulatory requirements
Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities
Qualification
Required
5 years experience in internal auditing, SOX compliance, or related field
Ability to provide technical leadership and direction for internal audit and SOX 404 activities, including coordinating and reviewing work performed by audit team members to ensure enterprise-wide consistency, quality, and adherence to audit standards, without formal supervisory authority
Advanced knowledge of SOX compliance requirements, internal auditing standards, financial accounting principles, and IT general controls
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and the ability to evaluate financial processes and controls for compliance and accuracy
Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex data, identify cross-functional or systemic control gaps, and assess risk implications beyond individual audit engagements
Ability to identify and promote process improvements and efficiencies within SOX and internal audit activities, including the effective use of audit tools and data analytics concepts
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement
Proficiency with common business software and audit tools; familiarity with data analytics concepts
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
CISA, ISACA, CPA, AICPA, CIA, and/or IIA
Benefits
Competitive pay
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Annual incentive program
Company
Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy operates as a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.88B2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Lisa Barton
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Durian
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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