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. 

Job Summary

Your Mission:  Drive high standards of qualitative operations results while pursuing process efficiency gains through innovative thinking.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

What you’ll be doing:

 

Tax Compliance

Oversee preparation of and review non-US corporate income tax returns and other filings prepared by external providers to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely submission Oversee preparation of and review US international tax calculations and associated filings prepared by external providers (e.g., Forms 1118, 5471, 8858, 8975, 8990, 8991, 8992, and 8993) to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance and timely submission Monitor developments in US international and non-US tax laws and assess their impact on the company

 

Tax Planning

Collaborate with leadership and external consultants to develop and implement US international and non-US income tax strategies that align with the company’s business objectives Conduct ad hoc technical tax research, analysis, and modeling as requested by Director Tax and/or VP Tax Provide guidance on tax implications of cross-border transactions, M&A activities, and operational changes Support initiatives to optimize the company’s global effective tax rate while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations Identify opportunities for tax savings and incentives in various jurisdiction

 

Tax Provision

Prepare calculations of full year quarterly forecasted and actual US international tax items (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, BEAT, foreign tax credit) Prepare calculations of full year quarterly forecasted and actual Pillar 2 safe harbor tests and tax items (e.g., IIR, QDMTT, and UTPR) Coordinate with and review quarterly and year-end foreign income tax provision calculations and income tax account balances prepared by local finance teams Prepare and/or review provision-to-return calculations and analysis for various non-US subsidiaries Prepare internal tax technical memoranda to support tax positions Assist with preparation and review of various other components of company’s quarterly and annual consolidated income tax provision -

Transfer Pricing

Oversee the development, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of global transfer pricing policies in alignment with the company’s business operations Oversee preparation of and review contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation and related reports (e.g., Master File, Local Files, Country-by-Country Reports, etc.) prepared by external providers Collaborate with external providers and company’s finance, legal, and business teams to optimize, support and assess intercompany pricing models and ensure compliance with applicable regulations Work with finance and business leadership to develop systemic, automated processes of applying the appropriate transfer pricing on a transaction level Perform periodic testing of various intercompany transactions to ensure alignment with the company’s transfer pricing policies

 

Other

Coordinate with external providers and finance teams on tax controversies involving non-US tax positions, US international tax positions, and transfer pricing Provide timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables Help foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement What we are looking for in you: Leadership: Take ownership of tasks and assignments; holds self and team accountable Execution:  Delivers projects and daily work in a timely, well-planned manner; highly motivated and self-starter Strategic:  Thinks creatively Operational partnership: Works successfully with operational teams (such as Sales or A/R) to create win-win processes and procedures Technical savvy: Has desire and ability to understand how systems work as well as identify opportunities to change existing or implement new systems Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project and manages multiple priorities at a time Collaboration: Works well with a range of people throughout the business Analytical skills: Has ability to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights Problem Solving: Identifies root cause; provides practical solutions to problems Communication: Communicates clearly across multiple channels of communication (verbal, email, PowerPoint) Skills and Minimum Experience Required

What you should have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field 5+ years of experience in international tax, including working with multinational corporations Strong knowledge of US federal international income tax laws, BEPS-related laws and transfer pricing principles Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Working knowledge of ASC 740 US GAAP income tax accounting rules Strategic mindset with ability to navigate complex international tax environments Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals Skills and Minimum Experience Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license MST or Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred Travel Requirements

Up to 5% locally and internationally as needed 

 

#LI-EG1

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 Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

 

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

 

Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

 

 

E-Verify Participation Poster

e-verify.gov

eeoc.gov

 

 

The range for this position is $100,700.00 to $181,200.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.