Senior SOX Analyst

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.

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.
• Cook 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%

Pay Range

$83,300.00 to $149,900.00

Benefits

Health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

About the Role

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company 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.