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Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Electronics Specialist

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Brossard, QC, Canada
In Person
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing

About the job

Requirements
  • A college diploma (DEC) in electronics technology, industrial electronics, or equivalent technical training.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in troubleshooting, validation, or technical support of electronic products.
  • Practical experience reading schematics, analyzing circuits, and using laboratory equipment.
  • Experience qualifying components, managing obsolescence, or modifying electronic circuit boards.
  • Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, circuit schematics, and electronic components.
  • Knowledge of the electronic components market and manufacturers.
  • Proficiency with equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering irons.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and propose modifications to improve product reliability, optimize costs, facilitate manufacturing, or extend product life.
  • Explore opportunities to simplify circuits and standardize components.
  • Contribute to defining and implementing electronic circuit-board modifications in collaboration with the R&D team.
  • Assess expected benefits, technical risks, and validation requirements.
  • Support modifications from technical evaluation through validation and production, following the change-management process.
  • Participate in investigations into electronic problems found in production or reported by quality and technical-support teams.
  • Conduct analyses and measurements to identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
  • Verify the effectiveness of selected solutions with the relevant teams.
  • Provide technical support to teams and manufacturing partners when introducing new components or circuit-board revisions.
  • Help assess the impact of changes on product compliance with quality and compliance teams.
  • Document analyses, test results, technical decisions, and usage limitations for qualified components.
  • Provide and maintain job-related technical information in component- and product-management tools, including the future PLM system.
  • Expand approved-component lists and encourage reuse of previously validated solutions.
  • Share lessons learned and propose improvements to component qualification and risk-management methods.
  • Collaborate with the group test team and R&D team to identify and implement corrective actions while ensuring compliance with product specifications and performance requirements.
  • Qualify components by establishing qualification plans tailored to equipment requirements and assessing component reliability.
  • Provide technical expertise and perform in-depth analyses of component-related issues.
  • Work with R&D and supply-chain teams to track relevant technology developments and proactively manage component obsolescence.
  • Maintain component databases through regular updates that account for obsolescence risks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience designing schematics and printed circuit boards (PCB) using OrCAD.

About the company

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Acuity's June 2026 blog and services pages show active client acquisition and content velocity.
  • Sorren backing expands tax depth, niche expertise, and cross-firm resources for complex clients.
  • Serving 1,000-plus companies proves repeatable demand across startups, ecommerce, SaaS, and creative agencies.

What critics are saying

  • Kenji Kuramoto left for Basis in April 2026, weakening Acuity's founder-led brand.
  • Acuity's 2025 Sorren merger and rebrand can confuse clients and erode loyalty.
  • Basis's $100 million AI push threatens CAS firms by automating accounting workflows.

What makes Acuity unique

  • Acuity, powered by Sorren, combines bookkeeping, tax, controller, and fractional CFO services.
  • Dedicated humans plus cloud tools like QuickBooks, Xero, Gusto, and BILL reduce friction.
  • No-contract, transparent pricing and Slack access fit startups needing flexible finance support.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
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Oct 1st, 2026
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Acuity Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.2 billion, up 3% year-over-year, and full-year sales of $4.6 billion, up 7%. The industrial technology company posted diluted earnings per share of $5.63 for the quarter, up 56%, and $17.05 for the full year, up 36%. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $5.77 in Q4, an 11% increase, and $19.90 for the full year, also up 11%. The company generated $826 million in cash flow from operations during fiscal 2026. During the quarter, Acuity received $44.9 million in tariff refunds and incurred $17.8 million in special charges related to product portfolio and supply chain initiatives. The company repaid $200 million of its term loan, increased its dividend by 18%, and repurchased over 940,000 shares for $287.2 million.

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