Senior Internal Auditor

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to safeguard financial, digital, and operational integrity. You will lead risk-based audits, evaluate controls across financial, operational, compliance, and technology-enabled processes, and translate findings into actionable improvements.

Travel domestically and internationally is possible, with a hybrid office-based role. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, Sarbanes-Oxley support, and coaching of junior staff in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIA or CPA preferred.
• Experience in large multinational organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits across operational, financial, compliance, and technology-enabled processes.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls and risk management workflows.
• Provide practical, risk-based recommendations and workpapers to support findings.
• Communicate audit objectives and results to stakeholders clearly and timely.
• Coach and develop team members while monitoring remediation commitments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it. and energize your career with a true leader in globalenergy.

The Senior Internal Auditor plays a key role in helping safeguard the organization's financial, digital, and operational integrity. In this highly visible position, you will lead and execute complex audit and advisory engagements with a high degree of independence, applying professional judgment and recognized internal auditing standards. You will evaluate financial controls, systems, and operational and digital processes to identify existing and emerging risks, control opportunities, and ways to strengthen business performance.

This role contributes to the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts, helps develop practical risk mitigation solutions, and supports initiatives that enhance and protect organizational value. The Senior Internal Auditor partners with stakeholders across the business, communicates clear and actionable insights, drives the timely resolution of audit issues, and supports the growth and development of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to the organization's operations, leadership teams, and strategic priorities. As part of a collaborative Internal Audit function, you will work across diverse business areas, contribute to meaningful improvements, and continuously expand your expertise in operational, financial, compliance, and technology-related risks.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and continuous learning is supported through challenging assignments, collaboration, and development opportunities.

Role of the Senior Internal Auditor

We are looking for a collaborative, analytical, and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our team. In this role, you will plan and execute risk-based operational audits and advisory reviews, assess the design and effectiveness of controls, and translate complex analyses into meaningful business insights.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, working across functions, and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You will have opportunities to influence business processes, contribute to risk management initiatives, and help drive continuous improvement across the company.

This is a hybrid position that requires regular work from an office and is preferably based in Salt Lake City, Utah; Louisville, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana or Houston, Texas. The position includes domestic and international travel opportunities based on business and audit needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive, risk-based audits of operational processes, including scoping, risk assessment, audit program development, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of operational, financial, compliance, technology-enabled, and risk management controls.
• Identify root causes, assess business impact, and partner with management to develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported workpapers, findings, and reports that meet internal quality standards and professional auditing requirements.
• Communicate audit objectives, status updates, emerging concerns, and results to stakeholders in a timely and constructive manner.
• Build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and support sustainable process improvements and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with audit team members and business partners throughout engagements, proactively sharing information and contributing to a positive, solutions-focused environment.
• Monitor remediation commitments and evaluate supporting evidence to determine whether identified risks have been appropriately addressed.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to team members to support their development and success.
• Contribute to annual risk assessments, audit planning activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and the enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, as applicable.
• Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, emerging risks, data analytics, and evolving internal audit practices.
• Participate in special projects and advisory engagements that contribute to organizational objectives and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

We recognize that candidates may bring relevant experience through a variety of career paths. If your background aligns closely with the role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, operational processes, compliance, or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or an equivalent designation is preferred. Candidates actively pursuing certification are encouraged to apply.
• Experience within a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit consulting practice, or a complex multinational organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and execute complex assignments while balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with attention to detail and evidence quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, value diverse perspectives, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, reviewing work, or supporting the development of others is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and audit, analytics, visualization, governance, risk, or compliance tools is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Typical travel is approximately 10% to 20% annually, though actual requirements may vary based on business needs and audit priorities.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $83,000 and $99,450/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.