Senior Director, Head of Internal Audit

EnerSys; Bern Township (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks a seasoned Head of Internal Audit to direct a worldwide audit program spanning financial, operational, IT, and manufacturing domains. You will advise executive leadership and the Audit Committee, ensuring governance, risk management, and robust internal controls across a multi-site organization.

Responsibilities include developing an annual risk-based plan, leveraging data analytics and AI auditing, coordinating with external auditors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline (required).
• Advanced degree (MBA, or similar) preferred; active professional certification(s) such as CPA or CIA highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees the annual, risk-based global internal audit plan.
• Evaluates internal controls and ensures compliance with SOX and ICFR.
• Leads audits across multi-site operations and coordinates with external auditors.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Communication

SOX/ICFR

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA/CIA

Tools

COSO framework

COBIT

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

Directs and oversees the organization's Internal Audit function, with full responsibility for a global audit program spanning financial, operational, compliance, information technology, and manufacturing environments. Ensures alignment with the needs of a publicly traded company, including compliance with regulatory requirements and Audit Committee expectations. Leads risk-based audits and special projects while embedding data analytics and AI-enabled auditing techniques to enhance coverage, insight, and efficiency.

This role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness across a complex, global organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the organization's annual, risk-based global internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise risks, including financial, operational, IT, cybersecurity, and manufacturing risks
• Evaluates internal controls and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) for a public company environment
• Leads audits across multi-site manufacturing operations and global business units, assessing efficiency, cost controls, and operational effectiveness
• Integrates data analytics, automation, and AI tools into audit execution to improve risk identification, testing strategies, and reporting insights
• Identifies emerging risks (including digital transformation, cybersecurity, and AI governance) and incorporates them into audit coverage
• Partners with executive leadership to identify special audit projects and strategic risk areas
• Oversees audit execution, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Analyzes audit findings, presents results to leadership, and develops actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and strengthen controls
• Serves as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, preparing materials and delivering updates
• Coordinates closely with external auditors (including Big 4 firms) to align audit scope, reduce duplication, and support efficient audit processes
• Builds and develops a high-performing internal audit team, creating a pipeline of finance and audit talent with strong technical, controls, and AI capabilities
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Audit & Risk Leadership

• Proven judgment in assessing control design adequacy and operating effectiveness
• Understanding of risk-based internal audit methodologies
• Ability to identify emerging risks and translate them into actionable audit coverage

Controls & Compliance

• Strong command of:
  • SOX governance and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
  • Operational and IT control frameworks (COSO, COBIT familiarity)
• Ability to evaluate severity of control deficiencies and recommend appropriate remediation and escalation
• Experience coordinating with external auditors as needed

Fraud, Ethics & Investigations

• Working knowledge of fraud risk assessment, investigation governance, and root-cause analysis
• Sound judgment in sensitive matters requiring confidentiality and independence

Leadership & Executive Presence

• Demonstrated ability to think and operate at the enterprise level-not just audit execution
• Strong people leadership skills, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning

Communication & Influence

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to:
  • Prepare clear, concise Audit Committee materials
  • Deliver executive report summaries that focus on risk, impact, and root cause
  • Challenge management constructively while maintaining credibility and independence
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives, including CFO, General Counsel, and business presidents

Governance & Independence Mindset

• Strong understanding of internal audit's role within corporate governance
• Demonstrated ability to maintain objectivity, independence, and professional skepticism
• Ability to assess tone at the top and cultural risk indicators
• Sound ethical judgment and commitment to professional standards

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and discretion
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities
• Capable of being a trusted business partner
• Sound judgment and risk discernment
• Pragmatic and business-oriented while maintaining assurance discipline
• Capable of navigating ambiguity and change

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline (required)
• Advanced degree (MBA, or similar) plus
• Active professional certification(s) required:
  • CPA highly desirable, and/or
  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• Commitment to continuing professional educational development

Other Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience or exposure using AI tools and methodologies either with Internal Audit departmental processes or enterprise financial processes

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience either in Internal Audit, public accounting, operational accounting/finance or a combination thereof
• Experience managing geographically dispersed or co-sourced audit teams
• Exposure to regulated environments and complex business models preferably manufacturing processes

TRAVEL REQUIRED - Significant travel required

General Job Requirements

• Generic

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.