Sr. Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

nVent • St Louis, MN

17h

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance required.
• 6+ years of progressive experience either in a Big 4 public accounting firm or a combination of public accounting and industry experience required.
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting and SEC reporting foundation with expert knowledge and practical experience in topics such as revenue recognition, leases, derivatives and hedging, stock-based compensation, business combination and financial statement presentation and disclosure.
• Strong advisory/consultative skills with a service attitude and the ability to build key working relationships with finance and accounting teams globally.
• Ability to identify, advance and respond quickly to unexpected challenges and opportunities.
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills and ability to easily explain complex accounting issues and conclusions to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to effectively lead, inspire and develop team members.
• A high level of accountability, ownership and comfort leading through change
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification preferred.
• SEC reporting and technical accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the timely and accurate preparation of all financial statements for external use in accordance with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements (Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and other required filings)
• Lead quarterly financial reviews and annual audit process, serving as primary point of contact for external and internal auditors
• Research, evaluate and document technical accounting implications of complex or non-standard transactions
• Keep current on proposed accounting and SEC reporting matters to proactively update senior management
• Maintain global accounting policies and procedures, including monitoring new pronouncements and leading the implementation and training of any updated or new accounting standards, ensuring timely adoption and accurate documentation of the company’s position
• Support acquisition due diligence and integration, and related purchase price accounting and SEC reporting requirements for M&A projects
• Lead annual goodwill and intangibles impairment analysis and annual valuation of material pension plans
• Lead all aspects of accounting for areas that may contain a high degree of complexity, such as hedging and derivatives, stock-based compensation and leases, including preparation of related valuations and technical documentation as needed
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to align financial results and materials for leadership, board, and external collaborators
• Using technology, identify and implement continuous improvements to process, controls and systems used by the External Reporting team and the broader finance organization
• Partner and complete other finance related projects and initiatives, as assigned

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager