Financial Senior Analyst

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. 

About this opportunity:

Provide financial support and day-to-day reporting and operational analysis for the various teams that support Specialty product development.  Partner with the product team to help the leaders understand trends in their business and provide valuable input on potential opportunities and supporting business decisions.

 

How you will contribute:

• Prepare and review key performance indicators and assist with Root Cause Countermeasure processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with various analysis of performance.
• Prepare and submit journal entries for any needed reclasses or accruals.
• Review group specific cost centers and cost allocations to ensure accuracy and completeness of P&Ls.
• Work with the teams to provide input for the rolling forecast, target, and any other forward-looking analysis.
• Respond timely and thoughtfully to ad-hoc financial requests and necessary analysis including ROI.
• Create excel spreadsheets and various queries supporting reporting and analysis as needed.
• Review and approve spend requests to assist with budget control and internal control compliance.
• Present financial results to team leaders, identifying key trends in performance and areas of opportunities.
• Identify areas for process improvements and ways to work Better, Smarter and Faster.
• Partner with the brand Leaders and provide pertinent data to establish Operational and Financial goal alignment and drive toward results.

What we are looking for in you:

• Prepare and review key performance indicators and assist with Root Cause Countermeasure processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with various analysis of performance.
• Prepare and submit journal entries for any needed reclasses or accruals.
• Review group specific cost centers and cost allocations to ensure accuracy and completeness of P&Ls.
• Work with the teams to provide input for the rolling forecast, target, and any other forward-looking analysis.
• Respond timely and thoughtfully to ad-hoc financial requests and necessary analysis including ROI.
• Create excel spreadsheets and various queries supporting reporting and analysis as needed.
• Review and approve spend requests to assist with budget control and internal control compliance.
• Present financial results to team leaders, identifying key trends in performance and areas of opportunities.
• Identify areas for process improvements and ways to work Better, Smarter and Faster.
• Partner with the brand Leaders and provide pertinent data to establish Operational and Financial goal alignment and drive toward results.

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar area of study
• Accounting designation preferred
• 4+ years of financial analysis experience
• Conceptual understanding of US GAAP

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