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Acuity Brands Financial Analyst - Electronics Group in Atlanta, Georgia

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.

Position Summary & Location

As a Financial Analyst supporting our Electronics group, you'll drive insightful, accurate, and timely reporting and analysis, evaluate investment opportunities, and partner with across teams to drive operational results.

This role works remotely (from the United States) and travels based on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities Include

  • The monthly close process, which includes journal entries and account reconciliations in support of Electronics

  • Responsible for rolling forecast process, including acquiring customer inputs, system loads, & analytical reviews

  • Prepare and review key performance indicators (KPIs)

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and other performance analyses

  • Review all cost centers within the group you support every quarter at minimum for accuracy

  • Respond timely and thoughtfully to ad-hoc financial requests for the product management team and ROI analysis for new product launches (NPI)

  • Present results to Electronics leaders, identify key trends in performance, participate in monthly operational reviews

  • Identify areas for process improvements and participate in group and matrix partner kaizen events

  • Active participation in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Process

Required Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 3-6 years of financial analysis experience

  • Basic understanding of US GAAP

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or CPA

  • Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Proactive communication style with a knack for the details

  • Thrives in a collaborative team-oriented culture

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 Brands 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. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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The range for this position is $64,300.00 to $115,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.

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