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Senior Director, Head of Internal Audit
EnerSysUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026
About the role
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 const
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