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 www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary The IT SOX Compliance Specialist is responsible for leading and executing SOX compliance activities across IT systems and processes. This role ensures that all audit-related tasks are completed in accordance with regulatory standards and internal procedures, with a focus on risk mitigation, control effectiveness, and audit readiness.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Enforce the audit calendar in performing SOX compliance tasks, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with detailed procedures.
• Monitor changes to SOX objects such as custom reports, business processes, and integrations to evaluate, document, and strengthen compliance with SOX change controls.
• Support Cyber GRC and audit partners with IT-related requests, evidence collection, and remediation tracking.
• Monitor and validate the completeness and accuracy of SOX system change management populations, ensuring all changes are in accordance with established controls.
• Review changes to membership of critical security groups to ensure and document compliance with SOX controls.
• Perform and document user access reviews (UAR) for delivery to auditors for SOX testing.
• Analyze and interpret technical audit logs to identify anomalies and compliance risks.
• Perform segregation of duties (SOD) analysis and privileged access monitoring across key systems and security groups.
• Review custom report definitions and business processes to ensure they meet control objectives and audit standards.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in IT audit or compliance, preferably within ERP finance systems and data analytics.
• Strong understanding of SOX requirements, IT general controls (ITGCs), and risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive in identifying process gaps and implementing remediation strategies.
• Familiarity with reporting tools, security architecture, and business process frameworks.

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.

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, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

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