What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Controller position at Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for an Associate Controller in a hybrid role (2 days per week on-site) in Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, Boston/Foxboro/Andover, MA, or Raleigh, NC to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, and by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality”. Join our team for a high-visibility role at the heart of our manufacturing operations, offering a strong sustainability mission and a high-level view of supply chain and production. This position provides an excellent starting point for global supply chain management, making a significant impact from day one.
Position Summary
- You are a trusted advisor that has the responsibility to lead, deliver proper financial insight, & drive continuous improvement on key NAM supply chain for our US Distribution Centers
- Success in this role will require business partnering and building strong relationships with Global Supply Chain operations, accounting, and finance teams
Roles & Responsibilities
- Partner with operation leaders to drive and challenge financial performance and compliance
- Lead month-end close along with quarterly forecast process
- Support business case development and management of CAPEX spend
- Ensure governance and controls over inventory along with partnering with the organization to drive action plans to ensure optimal inventory levels (excess & obsolete provision, etc.)
- Partnership with accounting & working with external auditors on the execution of the audit
- Lead and contribute to transversal initiatives (including further digitization & automation) and support the business in ad hoc requests resolution
We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in an Analyst or a similar position
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- IT skills: advanced knowledge of Excel, SAP or other ERP, MS Office
Skills & Abilities
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to interact with process stakeholders at various levels
- Ability to work independently under general supervision
- Strong prioritization & time management skills
Preferences
- At least 5 years of experience in an Analyst or a similar position
Benefits
- Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) match, and more
Who will you report to?
- Business Finance Manager
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Schedule: Full-time
Req: 2024-74319
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€36 billion global revenue
13% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
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