Internal Audit Manager

Fluence Energy, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility with leadership

Cross‑functional exposure

Data- and AI-enabled audit function

Job summary

Fluence Energy, LLC in Arlington, VA, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to partner with the business, navigate risk, and strengthen processes across regions. You will lead end‑to‑end audits, leverage data analytics, and report findings to stakeholders, with up to 20% SOX work and travel up to 10%.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, about 6+ years in internal audit, and certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ~6+ years of internal audit experience in high-growth settings, risk management, or public accounting.
• Certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA, or comparable.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and adapt audit programs.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience leveraging data/technology to generate insights (analytics, AI).
• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or energy sectors preferred; renewables/energy storage a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audits end-to-end, focusing on key risks and insights.
• Translate risk into practical outcomes, documenting findings and proposing solutions.
• Audit across global processes in supply chain, manufacturing, finance, tech, and operations.
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools to identify trends and continuous monitoring opportunities.
• Build relationships and communicate risks, observations, and recommendations.
• Contribute to audit methodologies, tools, and capabilities.
• Manage third‑party providers and mentor team members while remaining an individual contributor.

Skills

Internal Audit

Audit Leadership

Data Analytics

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

AI Tools

Job description

Company Overview

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services help create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, Fluence is transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will act as a strategic business partner, helping the organization navigate risk, strengthen processes, and enhance decision‑making. You will lead audits end‑to‑end, leverage data to generate insights, and work closely with stakeholders across functions and regions. The role reports to the Director of Internal Audit, is primarily an operational audit role (up to 20% SOX), and may require up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audits that drive business impact by owning end‑to‑end execution, focusing on key risks and delivering actionable insights.
• Translate risk into practical outcomes by identifying root causes, documenting audit findings, and partnering with stakeholders to develop value‑added solutions; report results clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Audit across a dynamic, global environment, evaluating processes across supply chain, manufacturing, finance, technology, and operations.
• Leverage data and technology to enhance audit effectiveness, utilizing data analytics and AI tools to identify trends, anomalies, and continuous monitoring opportunities.
• Build relationships across the business, establishing trust with stakeholders and effectively communicating risks, observations, and recommendations.
• Support and shape the audit function by contributing to audit processes and helping evolve methodologies, tools, and capabilities.
• Manage and coordinate third‑party providers and mentor team members, while primarily serving as an individual contributor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ~6+ years of experience in internal audit at a high‑growth organization, risk management, and/or public accounting.
• Preferred certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA, or comparable.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and assess new or changing processes without predefined audit programs.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Self‑starter with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience leveraging data and technology (e.g., analytics, AI tools) to generate insights.
• Industry experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or construction preferred; renewable energy or energy storage experience a plus.

Benefits

• High visibility with leadership and meaningful impact on business decisions.
• Broad exposure across functions, regions, and risk areas.
• Opportunity to help build a data‑ and AI‑enabled audit function.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fluence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.