Corporate Accounting Associate

Newbury Franklin Industrials (NFI) is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI’s team is made up of highly motivated individuals looking to make a direct impact in the company’s growth and execution of our long-term strategy. Our family of companies includes seven operating entities, spanning an electrical components manufacturer founded in the 1970s, a manufacturing and distribution company with over 100,000 unique products, and an e-commerce platform built in-house. Our long-term strategy is to build and grow a geographically diverse industrial powerhouse via both organic growth and acquisitions. NFI and its companies have a presence throughout the U.S., offering opportunities for geographic relocation and career growth.

About the role

The Corporate Accounting Associate plays a key role in the efficient operations of the Accounting Department, handling a variety of generalist accounting duties that support the organization’s accounting and finance functions across multiple entities. Responsibilities include compiling and reviewing financial information, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely reporting of company financial results.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures across multiple entities.
• Maintain up-to-date and timely monthly or quarterly account reconciliations, and assist in identifying and explaining variances.
• Record journal entries over a variety of accounts in the company’s general ledger and subledgers.
• Assist in compiling and preparing financial statements, schedules, and management reports for review by finance leadership.
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering supporting documentation and schedules requested by external auditors.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling data and maintaining supporting schedules.
• Assist in analyzing financial performance and account trends to help identify variances and support review by senior finance staff.
• Assist with compiling and organizing data to support financial modeling and analysis as requested.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of accounting or finance experience in a hands-on, multi-entity environment.
• Strong work ethic, curiosity, and drive to take ownership and make an impact.
• Willingness to learn and grow under mentorship while contributing immediately.
• Comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with exposure to high-level strategy.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based annual bonus