IES Residential, Inc.

General Job Description

IES Holdings is seeking a seasoned audit leader to serve as Senior Manager, Internal Audit. This person will take over responsibilities from the current incumbent and play a critical role in leading our SOX compliance efforts, managing key audits, and serving as a future succession candidate for the Director of Internal Audit role.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong public accounting background and hands-on SOX experience who is ready to step into a leadership role within a complex, publicly traded environment. The Senior Manager will work closely with staff, management, and external partners to ensure our internal control systems are effective and aligned with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee SOX (ICFR) testing, walkthroughs, and control evaluations across multiple business units.
• Serve as a key reviewer for all SOX testing and documentation prepared by internal audit staff.
• Coordinate with business unit leaders and EY, our external auditors, to meet project deadlines and expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with audit clients, including stakeholders across our decentralized segments.
• Identify control gaps and partner with business units to develop corrective actions and process improvements.
• Support planning, scoping, and execution of the annual audit plan.
• Mentor and develop internal audit staff through feedback and training, particularly the Audit Manager and intern staff.
• Act as a hands-on leader while preparing for potential succession into the Director role.
• Assist in managing external co-sourced providers and ensuring alignment with internal standards and timelines.
• Represent the audit function professionally and diplomatically while influencing change in a historically manual and process-diverse environment.

Minimum Education

College

Minimum Years of Experience

6+

Specific Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is also considered.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in internal audit or public accounting, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong preference for candidates with Big 4 or second-tier public accounting firm experience.
• Must have recent and relevant SOX compliance experience, especially in decentralized environments.
• Experience with publicly traded companies is required.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Workiva and ERP systems (e.g., Spectrum, Dynamics) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze financial data and system outputs.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without micromanaging.
• Ability to navigate change, gain buy-in, and handle resistance with professionalism and patience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and solve problems with minimal oversight.
• Thick-skinned and adaptable to long-standing company cultures and manual processes.

License Required

No

Job Locations

US-TX-Sugar Land

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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