Associate Controller - Technical Accounting

Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity (2- 3 days a week from the office) for an Associate Controller, Technical Accounting to be based in Nashville, TN or Boston, MA.

As an Associate Controller in Technical Accounting, you will:


* Ensure IFRS Compliance: Apply and interpret IFRS standards.


* Manage Complex Accounting Areas: Leases, investments, rebates, provisions, revenue, restructuring, among other complex areas.


* Lead Financial Close Activities: Participate in monthly close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations, reporting package promotion, variance analysis, and results presentation.


* Prepare and Analyze Data: Perform data analytics utilizing various data platforms and sources (SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) and interpret results of analytics to drive conversation and informed decision-making.


* Support Audits: Prepare schedules for internal and external audits, perform transaction testing, and support other audit inquiries.


* Drive Process Transformation: Contribute to automation and standardization initiatives, addressing challenges with non-standardized data across ERP platforms (SAP Bridge, S4 HANA, HFM, and various other systems).


* Collaborate Across Teams: Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations, Plant Controllers, Legal, and investment entities (SE Ventures) to facilitate collaborative environment of trust and partnership.

What Qualifications Will Make You Successful?


* Education & Certification:



* Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.


* Master's in Accounting or MBA is preferred


* CPA license required

Experience:


* 3+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or Tier 2 preferred).


* Exposure to manufacturing, construction, software, or contract-driven industries is a plus.

Technical Skills:


* Strong knowledge of IFRS standards.


* Advanced Excel skills; experience or interest in data analytics (SQL, Tableau, Power Query) highly valued.


* Experience with or interest in process transformation and continuous improvement


* ERP experience (SAP, HFM, Dynamics, or similar).

Soft Skills:


* Self-starter with strong research and problem-solving abilities.


* Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with senior leadership.


* Collaborative mindset to build relationships across multiple teams.

Why Schneider Electric?


* High visibility and exposure to senior leadership.


* Opportunity to transition from public accounting to a global industry leader.


* Growth potential within a dynamic and innovative organization.

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