Director, Internal Audit & SOX Governance

Fervo Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to design and build the internal audit function from the ground up. This leadership role will shape the SOX program, define risk coverage across finance, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, and report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board.

You will partner with the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Programs, CFO, external auditors, and leadership to ensure an effective control environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred (MBA a plus).
• Experience leading a SOX program design, testing, and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the internal audit function from the ground up.
• Design and execute the SOX program including risk assessment and control testing.
• Coordinate with external auditors and the Audit Committee.
• Develop enterprise risk universe and long-term audit roadmap.
• Plan IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity audits.
• Assess regulatory compliance programs (FERC, NERC, energy regulations).
• Lead cross-functional teams and communicate findings to C-suite and Board.

Skills

SOX program design

ITGC audits

Cybersecurity audits

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder leadership

External audit liaison

Board reporting

COSO 2013

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

MBA a plus

Tools

Quorum ERP

GRC platforms

ERP systems

Job description

Fervo Energy is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to design and build the internal audit function from the ground up. This leadership role will shape the SOX program, define risk coverage across finance, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, and report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board.

You will partner with the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Programs, CFO, external auditors, and leadership to ensure an effective control environment.