Senior Manager, Accounting

About the role

JBT Marel is looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting within its Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE). The role leads the accounting operations of specific business units and activities, manages a team of accounting professionals, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information and drives continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 10 to 20 people (accounting managers, supervisors/seniors and accountants) across multiple sites, plan workload and support performance evaluations, training needs and goal setting.
• Oversee the accounting close process, monthly balance sheet reviews and data gathering so that OneStream submissions and controls deadlines are met, and support compliance with US GAAP and JBT Marel standards.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues, ensure financial transactions comply with US GAAP and SOX, and oversee internal, external and tax audits and their remediation.
• Ensure timely reporting of financial statements and regional reporting requirements.
• Drive standardization and process improvements, encourage best practices, use technology and automation, and lead the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and ERP systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field; ACCA or CPA certification highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of accounting/auditing experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting, and solid understanding of European VAT compliance and tax filings.
• Experience ensuring SOX compliance.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, SL9 and LN.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with strong communication and change-management abilities.