National Industry Promotion Fund Administrator

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) is a trade association representing and serving as the voice of the fire sprinkler industry. NFSA exists to increase the number of lives saved from fire through the widespread acceptance of the fire sprinkler concept. NFSA offers training and technical assistance to contractor members across the country. Union sprinkler contractors, regardless of membership in the NFSA, make monthly contributions to the Industry Promotion (IP) Fund, which is managed by NFSA through the National Industry Promotion (IP) Fund Trustees.

The use of these Funds is governed by the Labor Relations Advisory Committee (LRAC), which reports to the NFSA Board of Directors. These Funds are incorporated into the NFSA budget, but they are segmented from other sources of funding and may only be used to promote the fire sprinkler industry. The hourly contributions from which these Funds are derived are the direct result of cooperation between union labor and management, as indicated by the provision for IP Funds in NFSA's collective bargaining agreements with each of the 15 local unions in the fire sprinkler industry.

Local IP Funds, like National IP Funds, are derived from hourly contributions from union contractors working within the jurisdiction of a particular local union. These Funds are utilized in the area in which they are collected to promote the fire sprinkler industry at the grassroots level. Local IP Funds are managed by Local IP Committees (Committees) made up of 3 to 10 union contractor members.

The National Industry Promotion (IP) Administrator is a full-time position that reports directly to NFSA's Chief Financial Officer and presents to the National IP Trustees quarterly. Specific projects for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Obtain rate sheets at all fire sprinkler locals as they are updated by the union and review for accuracy.


• Support NFSA's Labor and Legal Department by developing expertise on collective bargaining agreements and rate sheets.


• Act as the industry's point person for contractor questions regarding payments to funds.


• Cultivate strong relationships with union locals around the country


• Cultivate strong relationships with union contractor members.


• Develop relationships with non-member union contractors and show them the benefits of NFSA membership.


• Prepare and deliver financial reports to the National IP Trustees regarding contributions to the Industry Promotion Fund.


• Assist Labor and Legal in encouraging signatory contractors to assign their bargaining rights to NFSA.


• Ensure contractors are paying into the Industry Promotion Fund and conduct collection efforts on delinquent accounts.


• Work with the National Automatic Sprinkler Industry (NASI) outside counsel to collect IP funds from contractors who are delinquent to the NASI funds.


• Oversee project-based budgets and reporting in coordination with NFSA's CFO.


• Coordinate with the National IP Director regarding use of National IP Funds.


• Coordinate quarterly National IP Trustees meeting and organize presentation materials for same.


• Retain all underlying records and information and keep confidential as required.

The duties of this role require a high degree of financial expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. Successful candidates will possess the drive and creativity to make this role their own.

The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality and caution. New ideas and concepts are also important but will be carefully analyzed and tested before communication and adoption.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent planning, delegating, and organization skills


• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written (emails, spreadsheets, and presentations)


• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills - anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.


• Teamwork & collaboration - creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred


• Five years or more of financial reporting experience


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and Word required


• Experience with Business Central, JET Reports, Power BI, and Microsoft Dynamics applications preferred

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