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.

Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Analyst will lead key local and international accounting functions and support other corporate and legal entity accounting. The Senior Accounting Anayst will be responsible for ensuring complete and accurate financial accounting records for certain accounts within our legal entity, consolidated reporting, and certain business segmeents. This includes performing daily accounting functions, monthly close processes, and reconciliations of accounts as well as supporting a system of internal control over financial reporting. This role ensures predictability, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP and local statutory standatds. Additionally, the Senior Accounting Analyst will assist in preparation of statutory financial statements. Success in this role requires cross-functional collaboration, strong verbal and written presentation skills, and the ability to mentor and develop internal talent.

This is an in office role that will collaborate with the Finance leader in Ireland and the Accounting teams across the globe.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Accounting & Compliance: Support corporate accounting operations for our local and international functions, including statutory and US GAAP requirements, as well as intercompany and other corporate functions. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and other close related items for key accounting areas, including revenue, fixed assets, internal labor capitalization, accounts payable, accruals, and payroll, among others.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement: Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to to calculate and support key accounting and reporting requirements, including local tax credits, internal labor capitalization, and others. Contribute to design of accounting data model and system improvements.
Leadership & Development: Champion accounting processes and business partner with organization to promote understanding of related functions. Exhibit strong desire to learn and grow within the Company.
Statuory Reporting: Support preparation of statutory financial statements and local audits.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent, Master in Accounting preferred
CPA, CMA or similar local certification required
2+ years of accounting and/or auditing experience required, including relevant management experience
Demonstrated strong ability to assess key operational and financial risk areas, identify and implement process improvements
Demonstrated ability to be hands-on and dig into the root causes, identify opportunities, suggest solutions and execute
Understanding of accounting systems
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
Ability to travel 10-20% domestically/internationally
Spanish and/or French language skills are a plus
Preferred experience with Oracle and onestream or similar systems

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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