Acuity Brands, Inc

Senior SOX Analyst

Acuity Brands, Inc • $83K — $149K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
  • CPA or CIA certification required or in progress
  • 3-5 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting
  • Understanding of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Responsibilities

  • Support internal control governance and align controls with financial risks
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors and maintain audit records
  • Maintain SOX policies and provide resources to teams
  • Monitor new regulatory requirements and assist with compliance efforts
  • Support integration of internal controls in new IT systems

Benefits

  • Health care coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision plans
  • 401K benefits
  • Commissions and incentive compensation available
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Work location:
  • This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model.


Job Summary

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.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • 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.


Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • 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.


Preferred Skills and Experience

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


Travel Requirements
  • 1-20%

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $149,900.00. 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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