Accounting Manager

nVent•St Louis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager leads accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple corporate entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant results. The role manages the month-end close, complex accounting areas, intercompany transactions, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. It partners with Finance leadership, Enterprise FP&A, and global teams and oversees reporting for specialized entities, including the insurance captive and nVent Foundation. The Accounting Manager leads and develops accounting staff, improves processes through automation and technology, strengthens internal controls, and supports audit and SOX compliance. The role also partners with department leaders and international accounting teams to support business objectives and align accounting operations across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience with large ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and financial consolidation and close management applications such as OneStream.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and equivalent business productivity tools.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Public company experience.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close activities across multiple corporate entities to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
Oversee intercompany accounting processes and ensure payroll, insurance, and other shared expenses are appropriately allocated across legal entities.
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations; perform monthly balance sheet and income statement reviews and variance analysis.
Manage complex accounting areas, including stock-based compensation, insurance reserves, acquisition-related accounting, and complex accruals.
Coordinate actuarial valuations and maintain supporting technical accounting documentation as required.
Represent Finance for the insurance captive and nVent Foundation, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring timely, accurate reporting deliverables.
Partner with Enterprise FP&A on budgets for Global Controllership and Enterprise Leadership functions, including monthly reporting, forecasting, and performance reviews.
Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support internal and external audits, SOX compliance, and adherence to global accounting policies, controls, and reporting requirements.
Use technology and automation to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.
Build partnerships with department leaders, business partners, and international accounting teams to support business objectives and organizational alignment.