Hybrid Project Finance Accountant (4 in/1 remote)

nVent; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Finance Operations professional to own plant financial operations, project accounting, and GL management at the Fulton, MO or Oshkosh, WI site. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and drive process improvements.

The position supports both operational and project-based activities, including month-end close, revenue recognition, and financial analysis. Requires 5+ years in relevant finance roles and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in operational finance, FP&A or corporate finance; project accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of plant standard costing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, US GAAP and SOX.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience; exposure to OneStream/Tableau is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills; able to translate data into insights.
• Travel up to 10–15% annually and support month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities including revenue recognition and journal entries.
• Manage project accounting, invoicing, and billing compliance.
• Coordinate with AR and PM to ensure timely billings and collections.
• Analyze financial and operational performance through regular reports.
• Ensure internal controls and audits compliance; support SOX requirements.
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering and plant leadership to drive cost and cash improvements.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and business support.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

OneStream/Tableau experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

JDE

Job description

nVent is seeking a Finance Operations professional to own plant financial operations, project accounting, and GL management at the Fulton, MO or Oshkosh, WI site. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and drive process improvements.

The position supports both operational and project-based activities, including month-end close, revenue recognition, and financial analysis. Requires 5+ years in relevant finance roles and strong Excel/ERP skills.