IT SOX & Governance Director

Fluence Energy•Arlington, TX

About The Position

As the IT Director for SOX & Governance your will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s IT controls environment, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, strengthening IT governance processes, and partnering closely with Audit, Security, and IT Operations to maintain a robust risk and compliance posture. This leader will drive the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of IT controls, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of IT audit, SOX compliance, IT governance, or risk management experience
Strong understanding of SOX 404, ITGC frameworks, and audit methodologies
Experience working with internal/external auditors and leading SOX programs
Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional initiatives

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA
Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or CPA
Experience implementing or maturing IT governance frameworks (COBIT, NIST)
Experience in complex, global, or publicly traded organizations

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and management of the IT SOX program, including annual scoping, control design, testing, remediation, and reporting
Ensure ITGC (IT General Controls), application controls, and automated controls meet regulatory and audit requirements
Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing documentation, walkthroughs, and evidence to support SOX audits
Drive timely remediation of control gaps and deficiencies, partnering with IT and business teams
Oversee the implementation of IT security and GRC policies, procedures, and standards
Collaborate with teams across the organization to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and practices
Ensure the organization complies with industry-specific security and data protection regulations
Oversee the implementation and testing of security controls. Collaborate with internal and external auditors to demonstrate compliance
Provide expert advice to senior leadership on GRC matters, including risk posture, strategic roadmaps, and necessary courses of action
Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks aligned with COBIT, ITIL, NIST, and industry best practices
Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
Oversee IT risk assessments, including identification, scoring, monitoring, and mitigation of technology risks
Partner with Security, Legal, Finance, and Internal Audit to align on governance and compliance priorities
Provide strategic direction for IT risk, compliance, and governance initiatives across the organization
Lead and mentor a team of governance, compliance, and audit professionals
Present program updates, control status, and risks to senior leadership and audit committees
Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and risk awareness within the IT organization
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track compliance and control performance
Optimize processes through automation, tools, and continuous improvement practices
Ensure third-party vendors and service providers meet compliance and control expectations