International Tax Director

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 may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

 

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned international tax professional to lead global tax planning, transfer pricing, compliance, and provision activities. This role is a senior, strategic position within the Tax organization, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s global international tax strategy, while advising senior executives on the tax implications of cross‑border transactions, organizational changes, and evolving global tax regulations.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Treasury, Legal, Finance, and business leadership to align tax strategy with broader business objectives, manage tax risk, and support sustainable growth. This role requires deep expertise in U.S. international tax and OECD frameworks, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical, business‑focused recommendations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Strategic Tax Planning & Optimization

• Develop and execute global tax strategies that minimize the company’s global cash taxes and effective tax rate, support business operations, and align with overall corporate objectives
• Advise senior leadership on non-U.S. and U.S. international income tax implications of strategic transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations, financing structures and changes in tax laws
• Proactively monitor and assess developments in global income tax policy (e.g., Pillar Two, BEPS, OB3, foreign tax reform) and lead the company’s response to emerging regulations
• Collaborate with Treasury, Legal, and senior business leaders across the organization to integrate tax considerations into overall corporate strategy
• Assist with developing and executing tax efficient mechanisms for repatriating foreign cash
• Collaborate with leadership and external advisors to develop and implement U.S. international and non-U.S. income tax strategies that align with the company’s business objectives

Transfer Pricing

• Oversee the development, implementation and documentation of the company’s global transfer pricing policies, ensuring alignment with arm’s length principles, local country requirements and business objectives
• Partner with external advisors and Finance, Legal, and operations teams to develop, optimize, monitor, and periodically test intercompany pricing models and transactions to ensure alignment with the company’s transfer pricing policies
• Oversee preparation and review of contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation (e.g., Master File, Local Files, Country-by-Country Reports) prepared by external advisors

Tax Compliance

• Oversee preparation of and review U.S. 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 U.S. international and non-U.S. tax laws and assess their impact on the company

Tax Provision

• Lead preparation and review of quarterly and year-end U.S. international tax item calculations (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, BEAT, foreign tax credit)
• Lead preparation and review of quarterly and year-end Pillar Two safe harbor tests and tax items (e.g., IIR, QDMTT, and UTPR)
• Coordinate preparation and review of year-end foreign income tax provision and in