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 Financial Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day reporting and analysis for the Enabling / Corporate groups, for the production of financial statements and monthly closing activities, and for partnering with internal customers to support ongoing business activities and projects. We are particularly interested in candidates who reside in the Atlanta area.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Partner with the Enabling Team Leaders and provide pertinent data to establish Operational and Financial goal alignment and drive toward results.
- Prepare and review key performance indicators and analysis and assist with Root Cause Countermeasure process (RCCM).
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the group and communicate overall performance of the company to influence actions.
- Responsible for developing models for forecasting, budgeting and any kind of forward-looking analyses.
- Respond timely and thoughtfully to adhoc financial requests and perform necessary investment analysis.
- Improve processes impacting your group (financial and non-financial) utilizing Better Smarter Faster (BSF) tools, participate in group and matrix partner project and kaizen events.
- Coordinate the completion of various Acuity consolidated reports (e.g. capital and headcount).
- Responsibility to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Corporate Finance / Accounting Policies.
- Review and approve AEs (spend requests) to assist with budget control and internal control compliance.
- Review group specific cost centers and cost allocations and prepare journal entries to ensure accurate and complete expenses.
- Perform occasional maintenance of system cost system structure to enable accurate reporting.
Key Skills
- Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project and able to manage multiple requests at a time.
- Collaboration: Works well with a range of people from across the business..
- Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights
- Problem Solving: Provides practical solutions to problems.
- Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, PowerPoint).
- Self-Starter: Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to drive analysis and projects to completion with limited supervision.
- Pace: Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
- MBA or CPA a plus
- 2+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience
- Conceptual understanding of US GAAP
- Basic Technical Skills: Excel, PPT, PowerBI, consolidation tool (e.g. Hyperion, OneStream), Oracle
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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 $70,900.00 to $127,600.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.
