Plant Controller (Distribution Centers) Job Details | Acuity Brands - Acuity Brands Lighting : Job Details

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 design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives through our two business segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG).

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic finance leader to support our critical supply chain operations across our Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls segment. This experienced finance professional will partner with leaders across our North American Distribution Centers, including our Regional Manufacturing Facilities, to provide them with actionable insights to improve operating performance and service levels for our customers.

Responsibilities include financial planning & analysis for supply chain and advanced engineering organizations, generating actionable insights into financial performance and tracking those actions through realization, business partnering with distribution, manufacturing, and advanced engineering teams to drive business outcomes, short and long-term capital planning across platforms, and assistance in month-end close and reporting activities.

This is a remote position with opportunities for on-site collaboration across our footprint.

• Provide actionable insights to DC & AME leadership teams on the impact of operational decisions to drive financial results.
• Respond timely and thoughtfully to ad hoc financial requests.
• Analyze operational key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide financial insights and partner with Supply Chain leadership to drive positive financial results.
• Oversee monthly close process for all sites, including preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with deep analytics of operational performance.
• Participate actively in daily operations, shipment projections, and monthly operational meetings.
• Enhance process management of CAPEX for the supply chain.

• Financial Knowledge: Understands and can analyze income statements and balance sheets; experience processing journal entries and analyzing month-end results is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions; exhibits a curious mind and provides actionable insights.
• Attention to Detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Leadership: Drives the assigned processes and has a strong voice in collaborating and communicating with business partners.
• System Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with ERP and Query Tools (Power BI, OneStream, and Oracle).
• Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams throughout the business.
• Problem Solving: Provides practical solutions to problems, participates in product group and matrix partner kaizen events.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, PowerPoint).
• Superior Customer Experience: Inherent desire to proactively enhance the customer's experience.
• Motivation: Self-starter with a strong desire to achieve results; passionate about quality, results, and progress.
• Proactivity: Proactive, self-driven, curious, loves learning.
• Adaptability: Adaptive and open to change/flexibility within the job.
• Persistence: Follows through on items without being managed; resourceful with grit and a positive can-do attitude.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar area of study (MBA or CPA a plus).
• 4+ years of financial analysis experience.
• Conceptual understanding of US GAAP.

• Domestic and/or International up to 25%.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.