Global SOX, and Audit Practice Transformation Manager

Versigent; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Par

Relocation assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Fertility Coverage

Job summary

Versigent is seeking a Global SOX and Audit Practice Manager to lead the Sarbanes-Oxley program and drive data analytics/AI across Internal Audit. The role interfaces with external auditors and the Chief Accounting Officer, reporting to the Global Director, Internal Audit.

The role emphasizes overseeing SOX controls, annual compliance lifecycle, and strategic adoption of emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness. On-site in Troy, MI with global scope.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of combined experience in internal/external audit, risk assurance, or data analytics/AI transformation.
• Experience as SOX PMO manager or SOX testing with external audit firm is preferred.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404, ICFR, and ITGCs.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership; capable of leading teams across countries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SOX compliance program, internal controls, ITGCs, and audit coordination.
• Plan and review annual SOX compliance lifecycle activities and status reporting.
• Maintain risk and control documentation and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Present program readiness and findings to senior management.
• Lead adoption of emerging audit technologies, AI, and data-driven assurance.
• Update Internal Audit methodology in line with IIA guidance; support external quality audits.
• Prepare reports for Audit Committee and stakeholders; support regional IT audit planning.

Skills

SOX/ICFR knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data analytics and AI

Leadership and people coaching

Education

CPA / ACA or equivalent

Tools

Internal Audit software

Job description

Global SOX, and Audit Practice Transformation Manager

Troy, Michigan, United States

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified,automatedand connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineeringexpertisewith the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think withprecisionand deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost,weightor complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas movefaster,ownership is real and impact is visible.

Role Summary:

The Global SOX and Audit Practice Manager is a key leadership role within the Internal Audit function, with global responsibility for the Sarbanes-Oxley program as well as the implementation of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence across the Internal Audit group. Reporting to the Global Director, Internal Audit, this role also interfaces with Versigent ’s external auditors, Ernst & Young, and Versigent’s Chief Accounting Officer.

Your Role:

• SOX: Oversee Versigent’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, managing internal financial controls, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and audit coordination. · Lead the SOX PMO, ensuring good quality Senior stakeholder Communications
• Program Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and Review execution of the annual SOX compliance lifecycle, including walkthroughs, testing schedules, and status reporting
• Control Documentation: Drive the Business to ensure maintenance of risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts as business and IT systems evolve. · Audit Liaison: Partner directly with internal audit teams and external audit partners to ensure smooth testing and timely delivery ·
• Executive Reporting: Present program readiness, findings, and deficiency evaluations to senior management.
• Maintain and update as necessary the SOX controls framework and testing program, including scoping, application controls and ITGCs ·Review deficiencies with audit groups, corporate controller and CFO · Lead the quarterly SOX 302 certification process with senior leadership · Conduct periodic SOX training sessions for global Finance personnel and Internal Audit
• Emerging Audit Technologies adoption: Lead the strategic adoption of emerging technologies, automated testing, and artificial intelligence across an organization's internal audit department. · Drive the long-term vision and roadmap for digital audit transformation, automation, and AI adoption. · Identify and prioritize high-value use cases for Generative AI, agentic workflows, and process automation within the audit lifecycle. · Challenge traditional, sample-based audit methodologies by pioneering full-population testing and continuous auditing techniques. · Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) on data-driven assurance and AI risk standards (e.g., EU AI Act compliance, NIST AI RMF). · Lead training programs to upskill traditional internal auditors on data literacy and the practical day‑day use of AI toolsets. Internal Audit Practice Transformation
• Review and update global Internal Audit methodology in line with latest IIA guidance: Remain current with IIA standards and coordinate periodic.
• External Quality Audits · Redesign core internal audit procedures to boost efficiency, consistency, and strategic value.
• Other · Develop presentations for the Audit Committee and stakeholder groups including Controller’s Roundtable, CFO monthly staff meeting · Manage maintenance of global Internal Audit software · Prepare reports and communicate status of Management Action Plans ·
• Assist VP, Internal Audit with development of annual regional and IT audit plans

Your Background:

• 5–8+ years of combined experience in internal/external audit, risk assurance, or data analytics/AI transformation—ideally within a large multinational enterprise or Big Four advisory practice.
• Prior experience working as SOX PMO manager at multinational manufacturing/industrial firm, or alternatively experience in SOX testing with external audit firm
• Deep understanding of SOX Section 404 requirements, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and ITGC framework
• Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, data analytics, and written/verbal communication skills. Previously led teams of finance and/or audit professionals in a multi-country environment.
• Holds a recognized accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA Leadership Qualities
• Able to collaborate and influence across senior stakeholders, domain experts and business functions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and comfortable presenting to senior leaders in the business
• Ability to lead, develop and coach members of their team and more junior members of the business
• Legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship or transfer, now or at any time in the future
• Local residents only (or those willing to relocate) with ability to work on site reguarly

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose.We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.

• Do work that shows up in the real world.What you contribute herepowerssystems that are critical to how industriesoperateand evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.

• Succeed with the right support.We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform ata high leveland sustain that success.

YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment

• Life and accident insurance

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)

• Relocationassistancemay be available

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Fertility Coverage

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