Corporate Development & Strategy Associate

Req ID: 14172

Work Flexibility: Onsite

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 www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Corporate Development & Strategy Associate to join our team. In this role, you will support both organic and inorganic growth initiatives, helping drive the company’s broader strategic objectives. You’ll work cross-functionally and engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including the Executive Team and business unit leaders, to develop executive-level analyses and support the execution of M&A transactions and other key growth initiatives.

This position reports directly to the SVP, Strategy and Corporate Development.

This role is based onsite in Atlanta, GA. Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Collaborate with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities and investments aligned with corporate strategic initiatives
Identify new potential transactions that align with the strategy and with the company’s goals. These transactions may include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, key capital projects and strategic alliances.
Support the evaluation of strategic opportunities through business and financial analysis serving as functional expert on valuation (DCF, trading comps, transaction comps), pro forma analysis (accretion/dilution, IRR, etc.) and deal structuring
Develop deal assessment presentations for senior leadership
Support project teams, leveraging internal and external resources, to conduct comprehensive due diligence
Support the transaction negotiations, from the letter of intent through all other transaction-related documents, in collaboration with the business unit and corporate leadership teams, outside advisors, and legal, during both transaction and subsequent integration
Continuously assess the industry and competitive landscape to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities
Monitor business trends and gather competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning discussions.
Lead execution of internal corporate finance initiatives across functions with senior management

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
3+ years of strategy consulting, private equity, investment banking, or corporate development experience
Ability to work onsite full-time in our Atlanta office
Willingness to travel occasionally as business needs arise
Strong analytical skills for interpreting and synthesizing complex data
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to execution
Proven experience partnering across organizations, specifically with senior C-suite level leaders.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments, with a strategic mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Consistent track record of achieving high-level results

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. 

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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. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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