Director, Corporate Compliance

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 Director, Corporate Compliance will join our Law and Business Environment (LBE) Compliance team to help ensure an effective global ethics and compliance program. This role is responsible for partnering across the organization to ensure continued compliance with global laws and regulations and implement solutions to eliminate potential risks. The Director, Corporate Compliance will be expected to monitor and understand global compliance regulations, develop and implement compliance policies, training, and communications, conduct internal investigations, and help monitor compliance program effectiveness. This new position in our growing LBE team will report to the Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with global laws and regulations – 20%

Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and trainings related to regulatory risk areas to help educate associates on aspects of the compliance program and regulatory requirements -15%

Lead regulatory audits and risks assessments, developing remediation plans for any deficiencies and overseeing implementation of corrective actions -15%

Manage the third party risk management program, including screening processes, adjudication, and technology – 15%

Partner with internal teams and external counsel to conduct compliance investigations and prepare responses to regulatory and other external inquiries – 10%

Assist in measuring and monitoring key metrics to assess the overall effectiveness of key compliance activities and implement process improvements – 10%

Stay informed about industry regulations, best practices, and emerging trends in compliance -10%

Assist in due diligence of potential acquisitions and potential remediation/integration activities after acquisition – 5%

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Ability to provide thoughtful and clear guidance to a variety of stakeholders, translating complex information into practical guidance

Ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels and departments in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation, and problem solving

High level of interpersonal skills, mature judgment, emotional intelligence, and independent thinking

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

Strong ethics and integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality over sensitive compliance matters

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the foundational elements of effective compliance programs, including developing policies/procedures, creating and delivering training, conducting risk assessments, and conducting monitoring activities

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

Education (minimum education required)

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Experience (minimum experience required)

8-10 years

Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree)

Juris Doctor (JD) from a US accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least on US state

Preferred Experience (i.e. industry experience)

5 years of experience in developing and managing global corporate ethics and compliance programs or 6 years of relevant law firm experience

Travel Requirements

Domestic and/or International 0 – 25%

Other

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

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The range for this position is $131,000.00 to $235,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.