Senior Director Finance Shared Services

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. 

Job Summary

Define, establish and  manage Acuity multiple finance shared services model on a global scale.  Drives operational transformation, digital adoptation, and continous improvements to deliver world-class operational and leadership results. Provides roadmap and execution to standardize processes, improve efficiencies, reduce costs and provide analytical insights that create business value across the organization.  Improve reporting and results capability that enable development and coaching for performance. Acts as a senior advisor to the Finance and executive leadership on AP and AR shared services performance, risk, and strategic investments.  Ensures AP and AR shared services maintain strich compliance to corporate policies and internal controls including fraud prevention. 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for harmonized global order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes, including use of technology, digital transformation, and talent strategy 30%
• Lead, mentor,  and develop a high-performaning global team across multiple businesses and locations.  Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationship with all internal stakeholders, including business leaders and functional leaders.  25%
• Represent Shared Services in executive forums, providing insights and recommendations on financial operations and strategic priorities.  Lead monthly Cash Flow meetings on results and initiatives to deliver cash flow targets.  20%
• Build and evolve the organizational structure, governance model, and performance management framework for Shared Services  15%
• Ensure enterprise compliance and risk mitigation through strong internal controls and audit readiness 10%

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Visionary leadership in finance operations and shared services strategy            
• Expertise in global service delivery, digital transformation, and enterprise governance            
• Exceptional executive presence and strategic influence            
• Proven ability to lead large-scale change and drive measurable impact            
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of corporate finance dynamics
• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• 12 or more years of experience      

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience leading global Finance Shared Services or transformation at a Fortune 500 or multinational organization
• Track record of successful strategic execution and enterprise-level leadership   

Travel Requirements

0-25% Domestic and/or International 

The range for this position is $160,100.00 to $288,100.00. 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.

 

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,