We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. 
 
Acuity Brands, 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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 

Job Summary

We're seeking a talented IT analyst and regulatory SOX compliance auditor to join our SOX compliance team. In this role, you will be a core member of our compliance team, which is responsible for identifying and managing compliance issues, and driving compliance across the company. You will be working closely with other members of the engineering teams in order to document risks identified by external researchers, internal testing efforts, as well as from automated security testing tools. You will be responsible for gathering and reviewing evidentiary matter on a routine basis to ensure compliance is met against regulatory requirements.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Conduct walkthroughs of in-scope SOX systems, processes, and controls (e.g., flowcharts, data flow diagrams, narratives). Assist management in the design and implementation of IT general controls for in-scope processes and systems. Facilitate external and internal audit documentation requests, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met in a timely manner. Serve as liaison for IT control-related questions and concerns to external and internal auditing teams.  Maintain status trackers for SOX testing, SOX testing results, and remediation monitoring.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required 

1-3 years of relevant experience   Ability to learn and understand new products and technology quickly.   Willingness to work in a team environment to solve and complete tasks.   Experience working with Developers, DevOps, and Engineering teams in a dynamic environment to integrate regulatory compliance across Acuity Brands’ technical infrastructure.  Experience with Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms.  Experience with Regulatory Compliance and IT Security Frameworks such  as SCF, CIS, GDPR, CPRA, SOX. Skills and Minimum Experience Preferred:   1-3 years in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, audit experience preferred.  

 

Education (minimum Education Required): 

Bachelor’s degree 

Education (minimum Education Preferred): 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related technical degree  

Physical Requirements:

Light work 

Travel Requirements: 

Up to 15% domestically  

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

 

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The range for this position is $64,300.00 to $115,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.