Segment Controller, Systems Protection

nVent; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking a highly skilled Business Segment Controller to deliver accurate, timely financial information for a global organization operating across 50+ locations and 30+ currencies. The role blends technical accounting with leadership of the segment Controlling team and cross-functional partnership.

You will support M&A activities, drive process improvements, and advise segment leaders on accounting matters while ensuring compliance and strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years accounting experience with 8+ years of management.
• Experience with manufacturing or construction environments a plus.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidated financial reporting for the U.S. and Canada.
• Support segment M&A accounting integration and harmonization.
• Act as strategic partner to segment leaders on accounting matters.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Manage complex accounting transactions and reporting with research.
• Support finance process transformation and audit activities.
• Provide timely balance sheet analyses and insights to leadership.
• Mentor and develop the segment Controlling team.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and data requests as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Management

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

JD Edwards

OneStream

Job description

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. nVent is seeking a highly skilled Business Segment Controller to play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information for a complex global organization operating across 50+ locations and 30+ currencies. This role blends technical accounting expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and cross-functional partnership to support high‑quality consolidated reporting, ensure compliance, and strengthen financial processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving problems, and brings a continuous‑improvement mindset to every aspect of the accounting cycle.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Oversee the business segment Controlling team ensuring accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting for all U.S. and Canadian entities on multiple ERP systems.
• Support segment M&A activities through accounting integration and harmonization efforts with existing nVent and acquired company resources.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to segment functional leaders for all accounting related matters.
• Identify and execute on process improvement and automation initiatives, partnering with other nVent functional and regional leaders.
• Oversee complex accounting transactions/processes within the business segment, including technical research and documentation with support from nVent External Reporting.
• Support the North American Controller in driving results on Finance process transformation goals.
• Support internal and external audit processes, compliance initiatives, and adherence to global accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Provide proactive analysis and insights to finance and segment leadership through timely balance sheet and financial reviews.
• Manage, mentor, develop and scale the segment Controlling team.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, data requests, and project support, as needed.

YOU HAVE:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including minimum of 8+ years of management experience; CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle, JD Edwards or similar ERP systems; OneStream experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a desire to enhance processes and controls.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, ERP conversions, and growth initiatives preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from stakeholders at all levels.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range: $123,500.00 - $229,500.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

• 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.

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At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.