Global Accounting & IFRS Controller

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Fort Mill, SC to manage general ledger tasks and month-end close for multiple units within a multinational context. The role emphasizes accuracy in financial reporting and adherence to IFRS and internal controls.

The position covers analysis, statutory reporting where applicable, and collaboration with management to deliver timely, meaningful financial insights. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multinational manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Proven experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements for internal management reporting.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and experience supporting group reporting packages.
• Experience preparing local statutory financial statements in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Strong understanding of accounting policies, corporate guidelines, and internal controls, with the ability to apply them locally.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze accounting data and provide meaningful support to Finance.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the analysis/reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts and performs advanced accounting activities for assigned organizational units.
• Performs the month-end and yearly financial close for assigned organizational units including general ledger account analysis and monthly journal entries.
• Analyze, prepare, evaluate and report financial statements for accountable management on a regular basis.
• Utilize accounting-related corporate guidelines and procedures, propose adoptions if necessary and implement accounting-related instructions and procedures locally.
• Prepare local financial statements and IFRS Group reporting package.
• Support assigned responsible Finance/Accounting Management in analyzing accounting data.
• Consult with Managers on subject matter queries.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Fort Mill, SC to manage general ledger tasks and month-end close for multiple units within a multinational context. The role emphasizes accuracy in financial reporting and adherence to IFRS and internal controls.

The position covers analysis, statutory reporting where applicable, and collaboration with management to deliver timely, meaningful financial insights. U.S.