IT SOX & Governance Director

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, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future.

As the IT Director for SOX & Governance, you will oversee the organization’s IT controls environment, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, strengthening IT governance processes, and partnering closely with Audit, Security, and IT Operations to maintain a robust risk and compliance posture. You will drive the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of IT controls, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across the enterprise.

• Lead the planning, execution, and management of the IT SOX program, including scoping, control design, testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Ensure ITGC, application controls, and automated controls meet regulatory and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing documentation, walkthroughs, and evidence to support SOX audits.
• Drive timely remediation of control gaps and deficiencies, partnering with IT and business teams.

• Oversee the implementation of IT security and GRC policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and practices.
• Ensure the organization complies with industry‑specific security and data protection regulations.
• Oversee the implementation and testing of security controls and collaborate with auditors to demonstrate compliance.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on GRC matters, including risk posture, strategic roadmaps, and necessary courses of action.

• Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks aligned with COBIT, ITIL, NIST, and industry best practices.
• Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Oversee IT risk assessments, including identification, scoring, monitoring, and mitigation of technology risks.
• Partner with Security, Legal, Finance, and Internal Audit to align on governance and compliance priorities.

• Provide strategic direction for IT risk, compliance, and governance initiatives across the organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of governance, compliance, and audit professionals.
• Present program updates, control status, and risks to senior leadership and audit committees.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and risk awareness within the IT organization.

• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track compliance and control performance.
• Optimize processes through automation, tools, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure third‑party vendors and service providers meet compliance and control expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT audit, SOX compliance, IT governance, or risk management experience.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404, ITGC frameworks, and audit methodologies.
• Experience working with internal/external auditors and leading SOX programs.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross‑functional initiatives.

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or CPA.
• Experience implementing or maturing IT governance frameworks (COBIT, NIST).
• Experience in complex, global, or publicly traded organizations.

Our Culture – At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

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