Corporate Compliance Manager (Atlanta, GA, US, 30309)

Acuity, Inc.

Salary: $104k - $187k
Experience: 6+ yrs
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

communication skills
compliance
database
ethics

About the role

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.

Work location:

This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities. Atlanta is the preferred market.

Job Summary

The Corporate Compliance Manager leads day‑to‑day legal and compliance work that supports the company’s ethics and compliance requirements. This role applies established laws, regulations, and internal policies to routine and moderately complex compliance matters, including third‑party risk reviews, investigation support, regulatory documentation, and compliance recordkeeping. The position is responsible for completing analyses, preparing materials, maintaining accurate compliance files, and resolving issues within defined guidelines, escalating higher‑risk or novel matters as needed. The role operates as an individual contributor and focuses on operational delivery by leading functional projects and other team members to solve complex problems within our Law and Business Environment team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Lead the day‑to‑day execution and management of:

Assigned corporate compliance programs, policies, and procedures.

Compliance case management, helpline, and investigations: partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, fact gathering, case management documentation and reporting, tracking corrective actions, and managing systems and tools.

Third Party Risk Management: due diligence reviews, screening, documentation, issue escalation, and managing system and tools.

Regulatory reporting and audit activities: preparing materials, responding to information requests, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with defined processes.

Implementation and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and training, helping ensure associates understand regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Identify regulatory developments and compliance trends relevant to the organization and communicate potential risks or impacts to senior compliance leadership.

Education (minimum education required)

Bachelor of Arts

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree and 6-8+ years of relevant experience

Ability to analyze legal and regulatory requirements and apply them within established compliance frameworks

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance topics into clear guidance

High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information

Flexible, pragmatic, able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs, and manage multiple complex projects at a time in a fast moving, high change environment

Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across functions

Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and follow‑through

Strong experience in key global compliance areas, such as anti-bribery/anti-corruption, competition, conflict minerals, modern slavery, and whistleblower directives

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a global third party risk management program, including implementation and utilization of different technologies

Demonstrated knowledge and experience conducting global compliance investigations

Actively embraces new technologies, including AI, to drive innovation, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills and Experience

5+ Years of exepreince in global corporate ethics

CFE, CCEP or similar preferred

Technology forward professional; someone who embraces technology, utilizing and creating efficiencies around technology and AI

Spanish speaking preferred

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work

Travel Requirements

1-20%

Other

The range for this position is $104,000 to $187,000. 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.

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 Inc. 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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About Acuity, Inc.

Provides lighting systems and building automation technologies.

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