SOX Manager

Req ID: 8804

Remote Opportunities: Remote

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:

The SOX Manager provides strategic cross-functional leadership, technical knowledge, analytical, and project management capabilities to deliver, refine, and scale Acuity's global SOX program alongside business growth. The role requires strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and auditing standards present in the US. This role requires cross-functional relationship building at all levels, strong verbal and written presentation skills, and the capability to mentor team members.

This role reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting within Controllership and is based in our Midtown Atlanta office in our hybrid work environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Leads the annual SOX risk assessment process to identify business processes and systems/applications that are in-scope for SOX.
Assists management in the design and implementation of internal controls and business processes, including IT general controls for in-scope processes and systems.
Develops SOX integration strategies to enable company-wide growth.
Performs audit coordination with both internal and external auditors.
Facilitates SOX training to process and control owners.
Support ad hoc activities and projects as needed.

Skills, Education and Experience (Required to Perform Essential Functions):

Skills (including soft and technical skills)
CPA certification
6+ combined audit and accounting experience required, including relevant public accounting experience
Demonstrated ability to assess key operational and financial risk areas, identify and implement process improvements and perform in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to build a positive rapport with team members throughout a global organization."
Exhibit a positive attitude, confidence, and poise under pressure
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education (minimum education required):

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Experience (minimum experience required) 6 to 8 years

Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree)

Master's degree in accountancy, Business Administration, or related field.
Preferred Experience (i.e. industry experience)
Spanish and/or French language skills are a plus

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Travel Requirements:

Domestic and/or International 0% - 25%

Other:

Job description is not reflective of all duties. Other duties may be required.

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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The range for this position is $74,700.00 to $167,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.