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 requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model.
Job Summary
The Finance Manager serves as the dedicated finance business partner for the Technology organization and other enabling functions at Acuity Inc. This role owns the full FP&A cycle for the functions it supports, including monthly close and reporting, rolling forecast, ad hoc analysis, and the annual Target Setting process.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Close
Serve as the primary Finance contact for the Technology organization and other enabling functions, providing timely and accurate financial reporting each period
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for supported functions; communicate performance drivers and variances clearly to business partners and Finance leadership
Partner with Accounting to ensure period-end accruals, journal entries, and other close activities reflect accurate results; review and approve capital and expense requests in support of spending controls
Own recurring budget management activities for supported functions, including tracking actuals against plan, understanding and explaining variances to functional leaders, and partnering to keep spend aligned with targets
Forecasting & Target Setting
Lead the monthly rolling forecast process for all supported functions, ensuring inputs are collected, reviewed, and submitted accurately and on time
Own the annual Target Setting process end-to-end for supported functions, coordinating submissions from functional leaders, consolidating assumptions, and delivering a complete and defensible budget package
Proactively identify and communicate forecast risks and opportunities to Finance leadership and functional partners; recommend actions to close gaps
Maintain and improve forecast models, headcount trackers, and budget management tools to support accuracy and efficiency
Analysis & Business Partnership
Build and maintain financial models to support business case analysis, investment decisions, and scenario planning
Prepare and deliver clear, executive-ready presentations (e.g., MBR materials, budget reviews) for VP and SVP audiences
Develop deep familiarity with Technology and supported functions spend structure, including vendor contracts, capitalization policies, and headcount costs, to provide proactive and value-added insight
Lead analysis for ad hoc financial requests from functional leaders, Finance leadership, and senior executives, delivering clear findings and recommendations
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Process & Systems**
Leverage OneStream and connected Finance systems for forecasting and reporting activities, ensuring data inputs are accurate and outputs are reliable
Identify and drive process improvement opportunities across the Finance cadence; document current-state workflows and implement changes that reduce manual effort and improve reliability
Apply data analytics tools, including Power Query, Power BI, and Excel-based automation, to streamline recurring reports, consolidate data from multiple sources, and deliver cleaner, faster insights to business partners
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and all Corporate Finance policies; escalate issues as appropriate
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
4-6 years of FP&A, corporate finance, or public accounting experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables against competing deadlines with limited oversight
Track record of presenting financial results and analysis to senior leadership
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that reduced manual effort or improved reporting accuracy
Experience supporting enabling or corporate functions (e.g., Technology, HR, Legal) strongly preferred
Experience with other CPM/EPM platforms (OneStream, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive) considered
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Power Query; strong PowerPoint skills required
Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools a plus
Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems preferred
Ownership Mindset: Takes full accountability for the work product of the functions they support; proactively manages open items to closure and communicates status without being asked
Analytical Rigor: Structures problems well; builds clean, auditable models; draws insights beyond the numbers and translates them into clear recommendations
Sense of Urgency: Responds to requests quickly, keeps deliverables moving, and doesn't let open items age
Accounting Foundation: Solid working knowledge of US GAAP; comfortable with accruals, journal entry review, and period-end close activities
Executive Presence: Comfortable preparing for and presenting in front of VP- and SVP-level audiences; adapts communication style to the audience and the stakes
Collaboration: Builds trust quickly with cross-functional partners; navigates a matrixed environment effectively
Detail Orientation: Produces accurate, well-reviewed work; applies consistent review standards before outputs leave Finance
Travel Requirements
0-25%
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The range for this position is $104,200.00 to $187,500.00. 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 .
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