Assurance - Senior Audit Associate (Software & Technology) At Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology by empowering our customers through the integration of the real and digital worlds. We’re committed to improving the way we live, work, and move today and for future generations. Our success depends on the success of our people, which is why we put you first. Join our global, diverse team, where you’ll be challenged to grow and supported in every step of your journey. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? Transform the everyday with us! About Controlling and Finance Assurance (CF A): Our mission at CF A is to provide objective, factual, and independent foresight to help Siemens excel and improve its overall success. As a trusted business partner to Siemens management, we leverage our expertise across a wide range of topics to make a significant impact. We offer an inspiring, diverse, and inclusive environment for professional and personal development, guided by our core values: respect, curiosity, humility, and openness. CF A’s unique Grow and Development Model emphasizes lifelong learning, encouraging continuous upskilling as a natural part of your career. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to expand your network within the company and become part of a diverse, international, and innovative team. We are looking for an Assurance-Audit Associate (Software & Technology). This position will be a hybrid role based in Plano, Texas. Description: We are seeking a Senior Audit Associate (Software & Technology) who will be instrumental in identifying key risks within Siemens’ operational and financial environments. This role involves designing and executing comprehensive audits for global software and technology businesses, with a focus on driving innovation and further developing processes and methodologies. Ideal candidates will come from a background in SaaS Finance or from a Big 4 accounting firm servicing software clients. They would bring with them a deep understanding of technology, software business models, and experience in risk management, auditing, and financial processes. * Identify key risks in Siemens’s operational and financial environment and develop a deep understanding of business processes, goals, and strategies to provide insightful analysis and interpretation to management. * Design and execute comprehensive audits, particularly for global software and technology businesses, addressing identified risks and ensuring alignment with business objectives. * Independently drive assurance objectives, define and align conclusions, and recommend improvements to influence organizational change. * Foster innovation by developing and promoting digital use cases in collaboration with our data analytics team to increase coverage and overall assurance. * Lead meetings with Senior Management, driving discussions on audit observations, conclusions, and next steps. * Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry trends affecting internal controls, risk management, compliance, and business operations. You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in similar roles, with a proven track record in a reputable publicly listed company or a relevant Siemens industry. * BS/BA degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance * 5+ years of experience with various software business models (e.g., Subscription, On-premise). * 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Sales Finance within a software environment, or 4+ years servicing software clients in a Big 4 accounting firm. * 5+ years of experience demonstrating strong understanding of business processes, especially those related to technology companies. * Fluent in English. * Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%. * Reside in the Plano, TX area as this is a hybrid work environment. Preferred Qualifications: * An MBA, CPA, ACCA, or ACA qualification is highly desirable. * Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills. * Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau is a plus. * Professional certifications such as CPA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, PMP, or CIA are preferred. * Fluency in other languages along with English. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present recommendations to senior management. * Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, often managing multiple projects simultaneously. You’ll benefit from: * Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: [1] https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html * The pay range for this position is $104,100 - $178,400 and the annual incentive target is 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location. About Siemens: We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with the purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group USA generated revenue of $19.9 billion and employs approximately 45,000 people serving customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us. Learn more about our commitment to DEI [2] here. Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens. They are an integral part of our Business Conduct Guidelines and our corporate strategy. #LI-JE1 References Visible links 1. https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html 2. https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/environmental-society-governance/diversity.html