Manager Finance Operations

Acuity Inc. • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model.

Job SummaryThe Manager, Finance Operations is responsible for supporting the execution, accuracy, and continuous improvement of financial operations processes, including monthly close reporting and analysis for the Electronics business unit. This role manages a team of analysts or specialists focused on delivering timely, standardized, and scalable support across the finance function. By ensuring the integrity of finance processes and data, the Manager enables Strategic Finance Advisors (SFAs) and Forecast Operations to focus on forward-looking analysis and business decision support. The role requires strong process orientation, task ownership, and collaboration across cross-functional teams in a dynamic, matrixed environment. This is a hybrid position with opportunities for on-site collaboration across our Electronics footprint.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with Strategic Finance Advisors and collaborate effectively across Finance Operations
• Experience managing professional employees and supporting delivery of team goals
• Strong coordination and communication skills for working with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Accounting, Engineering, Operations)
• Ability to interpret and reconcile data discrepancies; apply structure to financial processes
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to continuous improvement and root cause identification
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business finance systems (e.g., Oracle, OneStream)
• Familiarity with US GAAP and internal control requirements in financial processes

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• Experience in operational finance or FP&A roles in manufacturing or industrial organizations. Exposure to centralized/shared services teams or financial systems/process optimization preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution and accuracy of monthly close reporting cycles by reviewing journal entries and financial outputs. Ensures alignment with Finance leadership expectations and data integrity.
• Identifies and implements process improvements in financial operations workflows. Maintains templates and hierarchy structures to support reporting and compliance.
• Supports the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by coordinating inputs and metrics for monthly forecast cycles and Portfolio Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Manages and coaches a team of finance analysts or specialists. Conducts training, tracks team output, and supports resolution of recurring process challenges.
• Responds to ad hoc financial questions or escalations in coordination with Strategic Finance Advisors or Finance leadership.

Benefits

• Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager