Strategic SOX & Internal Controls Analyst

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at  .

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model.

The Senior SOX Analyst will be a key member of the Corporate Controllership team, responsible for supporting the organization's SOX compliance program and internal control framework. This role assists with control governance and maintenance, coordination with internal and external auditors, and execution of key SOX deliverables. The position also involves maintaining internal controls documentation, supporting remediation efforts, and monitoring continuous improvement opportunities.

The Senior SOX Analyst will serve as a business partner across various levels of the organization.

This role reports to the Manager of SOX & Internal Controls and is based in Atlanta, GA in a hybrid work environment.

• Support internal control governance, including the maintenance and alignment of controls with financial reporting risks; assist in the remediation of control deficiencies; coordinate quarterly SOX certification processes; perform SOC 1 control evaluations; and serve as a trusted resource to process and control owners on SOX compliance matters.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, including maintaining audit trackers, monitoring request delays and anomalies arisen from audit testing.
• Maintain SOX policies, procedures, knowledge center; provide materials and resources to the teams; and communicate audit progress and scope to key stakeholders.
• Monitor new regulatory requirements (e.g., AI governance), conduct research on best practices, and support remediation efforts as needed.
• Serve as a support resource for strategic initiatives such as system implementations, ensuring proper internal controls are integrated into new IT applications and processes.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• CPA or CIA certification; or planned certification required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting.
• Demonstrate understanding of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks and application controls.
• Analytical/problem-solving, detail-oriented, ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate clearly across multiple channels (verbal, email, presentations) and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance
• Experience in SOX compliance or Big 4 public accounting
• Experience with GRC/compliance tools (e.g., Workiva, Audit Board) preferred

• 1-20%

The range for this position is $83,300.00to$. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits,  .

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants…