Quanex is looking for an IT Audit & Controls Manager to join our team in Houston, TX.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
- Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness/Fitness Resources
- Training/Development
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What’s attractive about the X position?
- Lead IT audit and SOX compliance activities across the organization.
- Partner with Internal Audit, external auditors, Accounting, IT teams, and business stakeholders to support audit readiness and compliance.
- Drive improvements to the company's IT control environment through risk assessments, remediation efforts, and process enhancements.
- Opportunity to influence governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives across the business.
What Success Looks Like:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute IT audit and SOX compliance activities, including walkthroughs, testing, deficiency assessments, and remediation validation.
- Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Automated Controls (ITACs), system-generated reports, and ERP configurations supporting financial reporting.
- Manage audit timelines, testing schedules, evidence requests, remediation tracking, and stakeholder communications.
- Conduct IT risk assessments, identify control gaps, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
- Develop policies, procedures, reporting, and training materials that support audit readiness and continuous improvement.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, IT controls, technology risk, or related disciplines.
- Experience evaluating ITGCs, ITACs, automated controls, and access governance processes.
- Experience with ERP systems, user access controls, Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, and financial reporting environments.
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, NIST, and ISO 27001.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with GRC tools, identity governance solutions, data analytics, and audit management platforms preferred.
The salary range for this position is $140K - $172K with the potential to earn an annual bonus.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, IT controls, technology risk, or related disciplines
- Experience evaluating IT general controls, IT automated controls, automated controls, and access governance processes
- Experience with ERP systems, user access controls, segregation of duties analysis, and financial reporting environments
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, NIST, and ISO 27001
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with GRC tools, identity governance solutions, data analytics, and audit management platforms
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes two PPO options with in‑network preventive care fully covered, plus dental and vision, indicating a robust core offering. Surgery support services and first‑month eligibility further reinforce access and breadth.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is available, with site‑specific formulas that employees can verify. Company‑paid life and disability bolster long‑term financial security alongside retirement savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match provides meaningful ownership value. Materials characterize this ESPP as unusually generous for the industry.
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What We Do
At Quanex (NYSE: NX), we are a global manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor living markets. From iconic skylines to everyday homes, our components enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, and aesthetics of spaces worldwide. Our Business Segments: • Extruded Solutions: Delivering high-performance profiles and materials for windows, doors, and architectural products. • Hardware Solutions: Providing advanced components that enhance functionality, security, and efficiency. • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored products and services designed to meet unique customer needs and complex applications. Our Commitment: • Innovating to enhance product performance and sustainability. • Helping customers achieve greater production efficiency. • Supporting the communities where we live and work. • Delivering long-term value to our shareholders. • Empowering our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. We are A Part of Something Bigger.
