Sr. Accountant, Project Finance; Switchgear

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion analysis, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger verification.
• Manage project accounting activities, including customer invoicing, billing compliance, and resolution of complex invoicing and payment issues.
• Direct liaison with Accounts Receivables and Project management to facilitate timely billings and cash collections.
• Analyze financial and operational performance through daily, weekly, and monthly reporting, including labor, material, productivity, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements; support internal, external, and customer audits as needed.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Project Management, Engineering, and plant leadership to drive cost, cash, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and business support to enhance operational effectiveness and decision‑making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operational finance, FP&A, or corporate finance; project accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of plant standard costing, Percent‑of‑Completion revenue recognition, U.S. GAAP, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JDE); exposure to One Stream, Tableau, or similar tools a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% annually and flexibility to support month‑end close.

Benefits

• At nVent, we value our people and their health and well‑being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.
• At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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