About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.
We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.
We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.
We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
As the SOX Manager, you will play a critical role in helping Fluence deliver the company’s global SOX program and continue to build our SOX framework as a newly public company. This position will work closely with the process and control owners to assess the end-to-end processes and controls are SOX compliance. You will work closely with the broader IA and ERM team to build synergies as well as efficiencies in assessing risk across the Fluence Control Environment, and at times may support certain activities. You will work closely with the broader IA team based in the US.
There is a possibility of up to 15% travel.
This role is hybrid-based with at least 3-days in office expected. Employees must reside in driving distance to Arlington, Virginia, Houston, TX, or Alpharetta, GA
Key Responsibilities Include:
· Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal SOX controls.
· Oversee the planning, implementation, coordinating, and execution of all phases of SOX compliance.
· This includes leading walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing, and
documenting testing, and reporting results to Management, Internal and External Audit.
· Maintain internal control environment and ensure compliance with accounting policies and SOX regulations.
· Establish key stakeholder relationships across Corporate and the Regional businesses.
· Work collaboratively with our broader IA team by supporting select Internal Audits (non-SOX).
· Oversee the work executed by our co-sourced partners.
· Manage the GRC tool (AuditBoard) for the SOX module.
What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
- Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CIA) is preferred.
- SOX implementation and ITGC experience with a newly public company.
- 6 - 8 years of Big 4 public accounting or Corporate SOX/Controls experience in a multi-national public company.
- Experience in using data analytics as well as industry experience in renewable energy is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
At Fluence we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply!
Unlimited PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance
Generous 401K Match
Annual Bonus Incentive
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Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
