Sr Project Accountant

nVent • Madison, WI

8d • Hybrid

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. This position will support our Trachte facility in Madison, WI. As a part of nVent, Trachte is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered metal buildings for industrial and commercial applications. Today, nVent connects and protects our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Offering both prefabricated and on-site building capabilities, framed and frameless building construction types, and products ranging from build kits and modular units to fully engineered integrated buildings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Ideally, 3-5 years of experience in project-based roles, accounting and/or project finance, project accounting experience preferred, US GAAP.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Project setup and close out, revenue recognition, invoicing quality control, adherence to commercial requirements, and resolution of complex billing issues.
• Work prioritization, billing system support, and billing data maintenance.
• Complete month-end closing activities, including the accurate calculation of project revenue recognition, preparation of accruals, and GL tie out in compliance with US GAAP. (may require small amount of work on weekend/holiday).
• Oversee financial audits, including project- and customer-based, internal, external.
• Implement and maintain monthly invoicing, cashflow, and working capital forecasting process.
• Lead process alignment, continuous improvement, and establish best practices for Project Accounting activities.
• Identify barriers and provide feedback on commercial terms to maximize project cashflow performance globally.
• Define, maintain, and ensure compliance with all financial policies, controls, and procedures.
• Provide support to credit and collections to ensure timely receipt of cash and resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Business partner & collaborate regularly with Project Management, Engineering, and others.

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.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees