Job Description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Join Alliant Energy as a Lead Internal Auditor and run the company's internal SOX program—from business process controls to coordination with external auditors. We’re especially seeking someone with strong finance/business SOX experience. Having CPA and IT experience is a plus for role but not required. You’ll partner directly with our external auditor, lead testing and remediation, and help evolve our audit capabilities. Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule (1–3 days onsite) as you influence enterprise-wide control effectiveness.

Job Summary

Lead Internal Auditor provides technical leadership for internal audit activities, with primary responsibility for managing testing of the company’s SOX 404 compliance program. This position ensures effective internal controls through planning, testing, remediation, and reporting, and serves as a key liaison with business process owners, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), and external auditors. This role will also perform risk-based internal audit engagements aligned with the annual audit plan.

What you will do

• Leads testing of the company’s SOX 404 compliance program, including planning, testing, and remediation testing of internal controls.
• Develops and executes strategies for testing key business controls and IT general controls (ITGCs) to ensure design and operating effectiveness.
• Participates in SOX deficiency management by working with Management to identify control gaps, recommend remediation plans, and assisting Management in tracking resolution through closure.
• Serves as a key liaison for Internal Audit with external auditors, coordinating walkthroughs, documentation requests, and issue resolution.
• Reviews audit documentation to ensure findings and recommendations are clear, concise, and supported by evidence.
• Promotes process improvements and automation within audit activities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Performs risk-based operational and financial audits aligned with the annual audit plan.
• Monitors and reports on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely completion
• Ensures all work complies with professional internal audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Supervision

• Performs work under the general supervision of a Director and/or Manager.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, or related field Preferred.

Required Experience

• 5 years experience in internal auditing, SOX compliance, or related field Required.

Other Requirements

• CISA, ISACA, CPA, AICPA, CIA, and/or IIA Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide technical leadership and direction for internal audit and SOX 404 activities, including coordinating and reviewing work performed by audit team members to ensure enterprise-wide consistency, quality, and adherence to audit standards, without formal supervisory authority.
• Advanced knowledge of SOX compliance requirements, internal auditing standards, financial accounting principles, and IT general controls.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and the ability to evaluate financial processes and controls for compliance and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex data, identify cross-functional or systemic control gaps, and assess risk implications beyond individual audit engagements.
• Ability to identify and promote process improvements and efficiencies within SOX and internal audit activities, including the effective use of audit tools and data analytics concepts.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with common business software and audit tools; familiarity with data analytics concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• Accounting Standards • Audit Testing • Business Process Improvements • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) • Financial Risk Management (FRM) • Fraud Prevention • Internal Controls • Regulatory Compliance • Strategic Audit

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email

talent@alliantenergy.com

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