Senior Manager International Tax

Tax Compliance And Planning

Acuity Inc. 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.

Drive high standards of qualitative operations results while pursuing process efficiency gains through innovative thinking. Oversee preparation of and review non-US corporate income tax returns and other filings prepared by external providers to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely submission. Oversee preparation of and review US international tax calculations and associated filings prepared by external providers (e.g., Forms 1118, 5471, 8858, 8975, 8990, 8991, 8992, and 8993) to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance and timely submission. Monitor developments in US international and non-US tax laws and assess their impact on the company. Collaborate with leadership and external consultants to develop and implement US international and non-US income tax strategies that align with the company's business objectives. Conduct ad hoc technical tax research, analysis, and modeling as requested by Director Tax and / or VP Tax. Provide guidance on tax implications of cross-border transactions, M&A activities, and operational changes. Support initiatives to optimize the company's global effective tax rate while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Identify opportunities for tax savings and incentives in various jurisdictions. Prepare calculations of full year quarterly forecasted and actual US international tax items (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, BEAT, foreign tax credit). Prepare calculations of full year quarterly forecasted and actual Pillar 2 safe harbor tests and tax items (e.g., IIR, QDMTT, and UTPR). Coordinate with and review quarterly and year-end foreign income tax provision calculations and income tax account balances prepared by local finance teams. Prepare and / or review provision-to-return calculations and analysis for various non-US subsidiaries. Prepare internal tax technical memoranda to support tax positions. Assist with preparation and review of various other components of company's quarterly and annual consolidated income tax provision. Oversee the development, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of global transfer pricing policies in alignment with the company's business operations. Oversee preparation of and review contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation and related reports (e.g., Master File, Local Files, Country-by-Country Reports, etc.) prepared by external providers. Collaborate with external providers and company's finance, legal, and business teams to optimize, support and assess intercompany pricing models and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Work with finance and business leadership to develop systemic, automated processes of applying the appropriate transfer pricing on a transaction level. Perform periodic testing of various intercompany transactions to ensure alignment with the company's transfer pricing policies. Coordinate with external providers and finance teams on tax controversies involving non-US tax positions, US international tax positions, and transfer pricing. Provide timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables. Help foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Take ownership of tasks and assignments; holds self and team accountable. Deliver projects and daily work in a timely, well-planned manner; highly motivated and self-starter. Think creatively. Work successfully with operational teams (such as Sales or A / R) to create win-win processes and procedures. Has desire and ability to understand how systems work as well as identify opportunities to change existing or implement new systems. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project and manages multiple priorities at a time. Works well with a range of people throughout the business. Has ability to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights. Identifies root cause; provides practical solutions to problems. Communicates clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, PowerPoint).

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. MST or Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred. 6+ years of experience in international tax, including working with multinational corporations. Strong knowledge of US federal international income tax laws, BEPS-related laws and transfer pricing principles. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Working knowledge of ASC 740 US GAAP income tax accounting rules. Strategic mindset with ability to navigate complex international tax environments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.