Finance Operations Senior Analyst

Finance Operations Senior Analyst

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.

The Finance Operations Senior Analyst supports the execution of month end close by completing journal entries, updating monthly financial packages and providing commentary on variances. This role partners with Strategic Finance Advisors and Forecast Operations to deliver accurate and timely financial outputs by completing rolling forecasts, and updating and publishing KPI reporting providing commentary on variances. The Senior Analyst identifies opportunities to improve reporting quality and data reliability by maintaining reporting dashboards and addressing IT tickets related to new accounts. The Finance Operations - Senior Analyst provides operational consistency by partnering with Strategic Finance Advisors and business partners on special projects and ad hoc requests.

Candidates must be local to the Atlanta, GA area. This position follows a hybrid schedule and requires regular onsite presence in Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Partner with the Sales Team Leaders and provide pertinent data and analysis to establish Operational and Financial goal alignment and drive toward results
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of the groups you support and communicate overall performance of the company to influence actions
• Coordinate the monthly rolling forecast, and annual target process for Sales groups
• Respond timely and thoughtfully to adhoc financial requests and perform necessary financial analysis
• Improve processes impacting your group (financial and non-financial) utilizing Better Smarter Faster (BSF) tools, and participate in Finance and business partner process events
• Coordinate the completion of various Acuity consolidated reports (e.g. capital and headcount)
• Evaluate compliance with US GAAP and Finance / Accounting Policies
• Review group specific monthly expenses and coordinate with accounting or process the necessary journal entries to ensure accurate results
• Perform occasional maintenance of system structure to enable accurate reporting

What We Are Looking For In You

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Preferred Skills and Experience

Travel Requirements

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $149,900.00. 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.

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. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities : As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. 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.