Lead Internal Auditor

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

10d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Join Alliant Energy as a Lead Internal Auditor and run the company's internal SOX program—from business process controls to coordination with external auditors. We’re especially seeking someone with strong finance/business SOX experience. Having CPA and IT experience is a plus for role but not required. You’ll partner directly with our external auditor, lead testing and remediation, and help evolve our audit capabilities. Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule (1–3 days onsite) as you influence enterprise-wide control effectiveness. Job Summary Lead Internal Auditor provides technical leadership for internal audit activities, with primary responsibility for managing testing of the company’s SOX 404 compliance program. This position ensures effective internal controls through planning, testing, remediation, and reporting, and serves as a key liaison with business process owners, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), and external auditors. This role will also perform risk-based internal audit engagements aligned with the annual audit plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, or related field Preferred.
5 years experience in internal auditing, SOX compliance, or related field Required.
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.

Nice To Haves

CISA
ISACA
CPA
AICPA
CIA
IIA

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.