Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial AccountantWelcome! Thanks for stopping by. We're excited that you're considering Nussbaum as the next step in your career! To kick it off, here's a little about who we are:We are Employee Owned. All of our people receive an ownership stake in the company via our ESOP.We are Purpose Driven. Our goal is to make a positive impact through each interaction. Therefore, character and integrity are essential.We openly celebrate faith & family. We believe God owns this business and we're just stewards for a season.Innovation is our thing. We're bent on continuous improvement and crushing expectations. We aren't afraid to try something new.We enjoy being at work. The transportation industry is hectic, but we do our best to have fun along the way.Does that match what you're looking for?Now, for those job details:Nussbaum is growing, and so is the expectation we place on our accounting function: we don't just close the books, we tell leadership what the numbers mean. The Senior Financial Accountant is a technical anchor on our Financials & Payables team — the person who produces accurate financials and then owns the story behind them. If you're energized by digging into the data, building the analysis, and helping a business make better decisions, this seat is for you.Below is a list of core responsibilities.Financial reporting & close — Own assigned areas of the monthly close; deliver accurate, on-time financials with variance commentary that explains the why.Analysis & insight — Build recurring and ad-hoc analysis (Excel/Power Query, Power BI, NetSuite). Surface trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership before you're asked.Payables & controls — Carry a defined share of the payables workload with strong controls discipline (segregation of duties, payee validation, vendor setup).Process & systems — Contribute to our NetSuite implementation and post-go-live refinement; build automation that removes manual drag.Cross-coverage — Serve as a backup in an adjacent critical function so the team has depth everywhere it matters.Owner mindset — Treat every dollar and every interaction the way an owner would.ScheduleFull time: Monday-Friday, 7am – 4:30pmLocation: Corporate Offices – 19336 N 1425 East Rd., Hudson ILBenefits & PerksPay – $75k to $125k depending on experience. Reach out to HR with any questions on pay.Health, dental, & vision coverage for you + eligible dependents.Life & disability insurance.Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and childcare expenses.Health Savings Account (HSA) option for medical expensesESOP account – company-funded supplemental retirement account (on top of the 401k).401(k) match.Paid holidays & escalating PTO.Cross-Department Networking – get to know fellow employee owners through network lunches, financial workshops, serving on a committee/event team, service projects, and GrowRED activities.GrowRED Professional Development – earn rewards points as you engage in classes, seminars, job shadows, online trainings, and activities with fellow employee owners!Company Wellness Program – includes step and weight loss incentives, gym reimbursements, and free add-on healthcare benefits. Earn rewards points for engaging in a healthy, active lifestyle!Rewards – GrowRED + Wellness points may be redeemed for gift cards, electronics, PTO days, and more!Food days! Every other month, enjoy a free gourmet lunch served by fellow employee owners.Here's the type of person we're looking for:Experience & QualificationsAccounting or finance degree; CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.4+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; multi-entity exposure a plus.Strong technical toolkit: Excel/Power Query and Power BI; ERP experience (NetSuite a plus).Proven ability to translate data into a clear narrative for non-finance leaders.Self-starter who follows through — owns the work end-to-end.Growth-minded:we value people who want to keep stretching. Leadership potential and initiative are a plus, and we grow from within where the fit is right.