Associate Controller - Technical Accounting

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 by applying and interpreting IFRS standards. You will manage complex accounting areas such as leases, investments, rebates, provisions, revenue, and restructuring. You will lead financial close activities, including participating in monthly close processes, preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations, reporting package promotion, variance analysis, and results presentation. You will perform data analytics utilizing various data platforms and sources (SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) and interpret results to drive conversation and informed decision-making. You will support audits by preparing schedules for internal and external audits, performing transaction testing, and supporting other audit inquiries. You will also drive process transformation by contributing to automation and standardization initiatives, addressing challenges with non-standardized data across ERP platforms (SAP Bridge, S4 HANA, HFM, and various other systems). You will collaborate across teams by building strong relationships with Finance, Operations, Plant Controllers, Legal, and investment entities (SE Ventures) to facilitate a collaborative environment of trust and partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
CPA license required
3+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or Tier 2 preferred).
Strong knowledge of IFRS standards.
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with or interest in process transformation and continuous improvement
ERP experience (SAP, HFM, Dynamics, or similar).
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's in Accounting or MBA is preferred
Exposure to manufacturing, construction, software, or contract-driven industries is a plus.
experience or interest in data analytics (SQL, Tableau, Power Query) highly valued.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

medical (with member reward points)
dental
vision
basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
flexible work arrangements
paid family leaves
401(k) + match
well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
military leave benefits