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Cost Analyst

Req ID:  9763
Remote Opportunities:  Remote

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

Role open for candidates in Montréal and Atlanta

We are looking for a Cost Analyst for our Cyclone and Eureka divisions as well as providing support to the broader Acuity costing team. The analyst will be primarily responsible for the calculation and analysis of costs for these two divisions. 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Balance inventory items at the end of the month and complete the associated analyses
  • Determine and revise standard costs
  • Calculate Inventory Provision
  • Analyze purchase and production variances and other financial analyses
  • Maintain the various performance indicators
  • Contribute to margin improvement through the analysis and sharing of relevant data and information
  • Propose improvements to existing accounting and financial processes
  • Ensure that good internal controls are maintained
  • Participate in the year-end inventory count
  • Create and maintain certain management reports

Support to the Acuity costing team will further include:

 

  • Intercompany and intracompany journal entries including:
    • Intercompany adjustments for shipments between US and CA, and US and MEX legal entities
    • Intercompany COGS reclassifications
    • intracompany adjustments for specific brands
  • PPV adjustments:
    • Uncosted PO PPV adjustments
    • Duty drawback and tariff accruals
  • Account reconciliations and balance sheet reporting
  • Ad-hoc standard cost adjustments
  • Monthly variance analysis and reporting
  • Support Internal and External audit requests
  • Physical inventory Finance audit (travel required for up to 3 sites per year, between Q2 and Q4)

What we are looking for in you:

  • Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project and manages multiple priorities at a time in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams throughout the business
  • Pace: Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced, fast-paced environment
  • Commitment: Actively strives to build a strong partnership with colleagues and managers and carries out tasks with a positive attitude
  • Superior Customer Experience: Desire to proactively improve the customer experience
  • Technical knowledge: Ability to quickly learn new processes and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Problem Solving: Analytical ability to research issues and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with internal departments/customers in a positive manner
  • Analytical skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; is curious and achieves penetrating insights

What you should have:

  • Bilingual preferred: French and English: To serve internal and/or external clients across Canada and USA 
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel (essential)
  • Advanced technical skills (Microsoft Office, PBI and Microsoft Dynamics AX an asset)
  • At least 3 years' experience in a similar position
  • Specialization or experience in management accounting

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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. 

 

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. 

 

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