Associate Controller

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric has a hybrid (2- 3 days a week from the office) opportunity for an Associate Controller to be based in Nashville, TN, or Boston, MA. At Schneider Electric, finance isn’t a back-office function. It’s a business enabler. We’re looking for a sharp, driven Associate Controller who thrives at the intersection of accounting rigor, process transformation, and digital finance. If you're ready to stretch beyond month-end and become a key player in shaping how finance supports a rapidly scaling $40B global energy leader, this is the job for you. You’ll be part of a team that ensures financial integrity while driving continuous improvement and automation in how we work. Your scope includes:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA or MBA
3 or more years of relevant accounting experience, including public accounting
Strong technical and analytical foundation
Clear communication skills and a proactive work style

Nice To Haves

ERP system experience (Oracle, SAP, HFM, etc.)
5 or more years of accounting experience in global or matrixed environments
Interest in systems, process improvement, and data

Responsibilities

Participate in month-end, mid-year, and year-end close cycles including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages (HFM) and analyze balance sheet and P&L variances, partnering with various business partners to explain what’s really driving the numbers
Review and own key account reconciliations while working across teams to validate balances and ensure audit readiness
Investigate and resolve intercompany transactions and help optimize global flows
Support internal and external audit processes with schedules, analysis, and documentation
Get the opportunity to lead and partner with several finance transformation projects including automation, simplification, and standardization of accounting processes
Build and document strong internal controls that scale with the business
Gain exposure to technical accounting under IFRS and contribute to policy development

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