Director, Internal Audit

Fervo Energy is advancing the next generation of geothermal energy to deliver 24/7 carbon-free power at scale. We combine subsurface engineering, horizontal drilling, and real-time data systems to unlock a clean, reliable energy resource that can meet global demand.

Our team operates at the intersection of energy, technology, and infrastructure—building complex projects in regulated environments where execution quality and operational discipline matter. We value individuals who take ownership, solve hard problems pragmatically, and build systems that scale.

The Director, Internal Audit will be the builder responsible for designing the internal audit function from first principles, guiding the establishment of our SOX compliance program, defining the risk universe, and delivering independent assurance across financial reporting, IT, operational technology (OT), and cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned internal audit professional who thrives in ambiguity and wants to shape a function rather than inherit one. You will partner closely with the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Programs, the CFO, external auditors, and the Audit Committee of the Board to ensure Fervo's control environment is appropriate , risk-aligned, and continuously improving. You will also coordinate co-source providers and specialists where needed, while maintaining ownership of internal audit strategy, execution, and reporting. [This role is positioned as a platform for advancement: successful candidates who lead the initial SOX adoption and establish the broader internal audit workstreams will be strong contenders for promotion to Chief Audit Executive within 18–24 months, with commensurate growth in scope, team, and Board-level visibility.] The budget to fund co-source providers necessary to execute work required to successfully implement a SOX compliance program and other workstreams has been approved by the Fervo’s senior management and Board of Directors.

This position reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, consistent with Nasdaq listing standards and IIA professional standards for internal audit independence, with a dotted-line (administrative) reporting relationship to the Head of Compliance & Regulatory Programs.