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
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• 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 a collaborative environment of trust and partnership.

• 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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 – USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short‑term incentives. The compensation range applies to candidates located within the United States.

• Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Benefit Bucks.
• Flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well‑being programs.
• 12 holidays per year and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Volunteer leave and programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.