Senior Manager Cost Accounting

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 Work location: This role is open to candidates located within the Eastern Time Zone, with a preference for the Atlanta, GA area Job Summary The Senior Manager, Cost Accounting will lead and develop a team of four while owning key areas including inventory costing, intercompany and transfer price accounting, and the month-end close. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Cost of Sales, Inventory, and intercompany transactions across internal and external financial reporting. As a strategic partner, this leader will collaborate closely with operations, sourcing, engineering, accounting, and FP&A to drive financial insights, support business initiatives, and continuously enhance reporting accuracy and processes. This role is open to candidates located within the Eastern Time Zone, with a preference for the Atlanta, GA area. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Manage and develop talented team of cost accountants of various levels by performing quarterly continuous performance management discussions, closely tracking goals & KPIs and driving results on projects. Provide support to direct reports to fully understand the tasks and their impact to the organization Lead month/quarter/year end close processes, reviewing and approving journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP Lead quarterly internal control reviews and external audits by providing supporting documentation, schedules, and analyses Manage monthly and quarterly reporting around inventory variances, inventory capitalization, and other adjustments to the Balance Sheet and Income Statement Manage and monitor intercompany and transfer price accounting Support finance audits on annual physical inventories Partner with Supply Chain and Finance leaders to drive inventory and COGS reporting accuracy Identify costing and inventory improvement initiatives and work with relevant stakeholders to execute on those improvement opportunities/strategies As an agent of change, identify areas for internal process improvements and oversee identified initiatives to ensure execution while aligning with overall company strategies Manage inventory costing and ensure accuracy of raw materials, work-in-process and finished good inventory values as well as various inventory reserves Skills and Minimum Experience Required Undergraduate degree in Accounting; MBA/CPA preferred 5+ years of Accounting experience in the manufacturing industry, focused on Cost Accounting and Management; 7+ years preferred Thorough knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and Internal Controls (SOX) Strong leadership skills and teambuilding dedication to delivering results Proven Advanced Technical Skills (Excel, Power BI, Oracle, OneStream) Ability to travel up to 15% Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project Collaboration: Customer Focused mindset who works well with multiple individuals from across Supply Chain, Finance Planning & Analysis, Trade Compliance, Risk Management, other Accounting teams, and Internal and External Auditors Analytical Skills: Ability to structure and process qualitative and quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibit a probing mind and achieve penetrating insights Problem Solving: Ability to perform root cause and countermeasure analysis to find practical solutions to problems Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, Microsoft tools, presentations) Engagement:  Actively strives to build strong partnership with business leaders Pace: Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Motivation: Self-starter and strong desire to achieve results; Passionate about quality, results and progress The range for this position is $104,200.00 to 160,000.00. 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, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click here and here for more information. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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