Group Accountant

Are you a professional in US-GAAP and IFRS reporting ready to take on a pivotal role in group accounting and financial controls? The RIB Group, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is transitioning to dual GAAP reporting (IFRS & US-GAAP) and strengthening its financial controls to align with US compliance standards. This role will be instrumental in driving these initiatives.Responsibilities### Work Location Note: This is not a remote position but a hybrid model (2–3 days per week in the office in Stuttgart, Berlin or Freiburg)### Key responsibilitiesConsolidation and Group Reporting• Overseeing group reporting for the -~45 entities of RIB, promoting reporting excellence and best practice.• Being a key contact/ act as the primary liaison for the parent accounting and business finance teams, managing queries and requests for consolidated information from the RIB Group.• Collaborate with the Controls leads to ensure SOX compliance in relation to group reporting practices• Manage the relationship with external auditors, overseeing group reporting procedures.Technical Accounting and Compliance• Ensure group-wide compliance with IFRS and US-GAAP accounting standards.• Identify and calculate consolidation and US-GAAP adjustments for the Group.• Coordinate and compile disclosures for US-GAAP group reporting.• Provide guidance and support the senior finance team on complex accounting issues, including the preparation and review of technical accounting papers.Transitional Project – Manual Consolidation (FY24, FY25)• Oversee the current manual consolidation of ~45 entities, working alongside an external consultancy firm.• Manage Chart of Accounts and map/reconciliate from local to group reporting.• Identify and quantify of opening balance adjustments.• Develop a methodology for ongoing calculation of US-GAAP differences• Coordinate and consolidate required US-GAAP disclosures.Transformation Project – Transition to a new Group Reporting tool• Represent RIB Group in the design and implementation of a new group consolidation system.• Reconciliate historical data and opening balances.• Manage the transition to the new group reporting system, including change management and training of local controllers.QualificationsEssential requirementsCompleted degree in Business Studies; focus on Finance & Accounting, and/or qualified Accountant.Minimum of10 years of experience as Group Accountant within an international matrix organization.Experience with US-GAAP and IFRS/ deep knowledge of IFRS and US-GAAP accounting standardsAbility to work in a project-oriented and conceptual manner while managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.Desired skills and competenciesProactive "self-starter" with a "can do" attitude and "hands on" mentality.Experience in leading transformations and navigating ambiguity with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.Very good analytical skills plus verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and clearly convey information, interact and convince with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels, including senior management, and other teams to drive change in a collaborative approach.Experience with SAP (or other ERPs) and MS OfficeVery good English language skills (Level C1/C2).OfferMotivated by our values & vision, we drive the digital transformation of our customers - for a more digital, efficient and sustainable engineering and construction industry. "Building Better Together" is more than just a slogan for us. Because alongside our customers, you are at the forefront. So that you can fully develop your passion for your tasks, we support you witha structured start: individual onboarding, organized networkingGoodies such as: Employee benefits (e.g. corporate benefits), bonuses (e.g. for wedding, birth, anniversary), Schneider Electric share participation, employee events (team events, summer parties, ...), depending on location: table football/ table tennis table/ dogs tolerated, health management (e.g. discounts at the gym, company doctor, ...),...A modern working time model: trust-based working hours, flexible working hours, possibility of hybrid workingCareer development/ prospects: team or role-based development/ training, individual development/ training, national and international career prospects within the RIB Group or Schneider Electric, ...your room for creativity: proactive sharing of your ideas/ approaches/ process optimizations within the team, operational idea management, active participation in meetings at team and management level ("RIB Town Halls"), ...Ways in which you can be sustainable (depending on location & function): digital infrastructure, company bikes, travel allowance, e-car as company car, ...Additional informationDriven by transformative digital technologies and trends, we are RIB and we've made it our purpose to propel the industry forward and make engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable. Built on deep industry expertise and best practice, and with our people at the heart of everything we do, we deliver the world's leading end-to-end lifecycle solutions that empower our industry to build better.With a steadfast commitment to innovation and a keen eye on the future, RIB comprises over 2,500 talented individuals who extend our software's reach to over 100 countries worldwide. We are experienced experts and professionals from different cultures and backgrounds and we collaborate closely to provide transformative software products, innovative thinking and professional services to our global market. Our strong teams across the globe enable sustainable product investment and enhancements, to keep our clients at the cutting-edge of engineering, infrastructure and construction technology.We know our people are our success – join us to be part of a global force that uses innovation to enhance the way the world builds.