Summer Internship - Product Management Technology (Finance & Accounting)

Req ID: 12491

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

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.

Work location:

This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Program & Role Overview

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Inc. Internship Program!

The Acuity Inc. Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands-on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business. In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Inc.

We prefer that interns only have one or two semesters left in their degree program so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry-level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences enable young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early in their careers.

As a Product Management Intern – Technology, you will drive strategic initiatives, shape product direction, and collaborate with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that enable growth, efficiency, and innovation across Acuity. This internship provides hands-on exposure to finance and accounting processes while supporting product strategy, platform delivery, and business outcomes. Also, it's a high-visibility opportunity for graduate students to gain hands-on experience supporting finance and accounting initiatives and contribute to Acuity's transformation journey.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:

Leverage analytical thinking and business acumen to contribute to product initiatives supporting finance systems, data, and enterprise platforms.
Support the development of finance and accounting technology strategy, roadmaps, and platform enhancements to improve financial processes and reporting.
Conduct user interviews, competitive research, and market assessments to identify opportunities and validate product direction.
Evaluate product initiatives through ROI analysis, business case modeling, and impact assessments to guide prioritization.
Help translate finance and accounting needs into system requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, collaborating with technology and operations teams.
Participate in agile ceremonies, help track sprint progress, and support incremental product releases.
Work with Finance, Accounting, and Technology teams to ensure alignment, resolve blockers, and drive successful project delivery.
Define success metrics and support the measurement of product performance, adoption, and business impact.

Qualifications

In addition to currently pursuing a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have:

Relevant prior work or internship experience in finance, accounting, financial systems, technology, consulting, or related business functions.
Coursework or academic focus in financial systems, reporting tools, data analytics, or technology-enabled business processes preferred.
A minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience driving results in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
Proven problem-solving capabilities.
Familiarity with agile delivery and product development processes preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Availability to travel based on business needs (5-10%).

The range for this position is $36,000.00 to $64,800.00. 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. 

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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. 

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

Acuity Inc. 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.

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