Tax Manager

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 peopleu2019s 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 . Job Summary Deliver highu2011quality tax operations while driving process efficiency through technology, automation, and thoughtful design of key decision points.Responsible for leading the companyu2019s quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role oversees the preparation, review, and recording of tax provision journal entries, provisionu2011tou2011return reconciliations, and coordination with external auditors. The position partners with internal stakeholders and outsourced tax providers to support income tax compliance, monitor changes in tax law, and assess their impact on the organizationu2019s tax position. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex tax processes with minimal oversight. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) + Oversee and support outsourced accounting firms in preparing federal and state income tax returns + Gather and provide data required for tax return preparation + Review draft federal and state income tax returns + Manage quarterly and annual worldwide income tax provision + Review domestic provision + Review provision-to-tax (u201cPTRu201d) return reconciliation + Manage the external independent audit of annual income tax provision + Review and timely file quarterly estimated income tax payments + Monitor federal, state, and foreign tax law changes and evaluate their impact on Acuityu2019s operations. + Stay current on accounting for income taxes (u201cASC 740u201d) updates and apply changes to policies and processes + Conduct research on complex tax issues + Own monthly reconciliations of all income taxu2013related accounts + Manage defense of federal and state income tax audits + Support tax planning initiatives as directed by the Tax Director and/or VP of Tax + Maintain SOX controls and related documentation + Manage responses to notices from federal, state, and local jurisdictions + Communicate proactively with internal teams and external partners regarding expectations, deadlines, and deliverables Skills and Minimum Experience Required + Undergraduate degree in Accounting u2013 MST preferred + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License + 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience + Extensive experience preparing and reviewing worldwide US income tax provisions + US GAAP expertise with strong knowledge and experience with application of ASC 740 + Strong experience with US federal income tax laws and fluency with US income tax returns + Strong familiarity with Multi-state income tax concepts and tax returns + Experience with US tax laws relating to foreign subsidiary operations + Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, consolidation systems software, and tax compliance software + Ability to work independently and collaboratively + Excellent communication and writing skills + Ideally experienced with OneSource tax products The range for this position is $104,200.00 to $225,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicantu2019s 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 (Eng_Es.pdf) 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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Created: 2026-03-07