Acuity Brands, Inc

IT SOX Compliance Lead

Acuity Brands, Inc • $83K — $164K *
Conyers, GA 30094In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 5+ years in IT audit, SOX compliance, or IT controls.
  • Deep understanding of SOX 404 and ITGCs.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Proactive identification of process gaps for improvements.
  • Familiarity with security architecture and business controls.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the ITGC program to ensure SOX compliance across systems.
  • Coordinate risk assessments, control documentation, and testing activities.
  • Track remediation progress and validate corrective actions.
  • Act as liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors.
  • Prepare executive reporting on controls and compliance status.
  • Support control owners in execution and remediation efforts.

Benefits

  • Generous health care coverage.
  • Dental and vision plans included.
  • 401K benefits.
  • Commission or incentive compensation depending on the role.
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Work location:
  • This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.


Job Summary

The IT SOX Specialist is responsible for leading the design, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Acuity's IT General Controls (ITGC) program in support of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. This role sits within the Cyber GRC function and partners closely with Internal Audit, external auditors, and technology stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of IT controls across enterprise systems and platforms.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Lead and oversee the IT General Controls (ITGC) program to ensure SOX compliance across enterprise systems, including control testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking.
  • Coordinate ITGC risk assessments, control documentation, walkthroughs, and testing activities across access management, change management, and IT operations. Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; identify deficiencies, assess risk impact, and partner with technology stakeholders on remediation planning.
  • Track remediation progress, validate corrective actions, and escalate unresolved risks in accordance with governance expectations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with Internal Audit and external auditors, supporting IT SOX requests and ensuring timely, audit-ready deliverables.
  • Prepare executive-ready reporting on control performance, deficiencies, and overall compliance status, while driving continuous improvement and control maturity.
  • Coordinate with IT SOX control owners to obtain evidence, clarify control execution and support remediation activities.


Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent practical experience supporting SOX or IT control programs.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or IT controls, with demonstrated ownership of ITGCs across enterprise environments (ERP, finance, or core business systems).
  • Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and risk assessment methodologies, with the ability to apply them independently.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Proactive in identifying process gaps and implementing remediation strategies.
  • Familiarity with security architecture and business process controls.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing system data, access reports, and technical evidence, and working with Excel-based datasets and reports
  • Strong communication and reporting skills, with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset.
  • Experience with GRC applications such as Workiva, ProcessUnity, etc.


The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $164,400.00. 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, click here.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AYI
* Ladders Estimates

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