Accounting Director; North America

Accounting Director (North America)

JBT Marel Proseal America, Inc.

Director

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Machinery Manufacturing

At JBT Marel, what we do matters. We transform the future of food, guiding our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology by partnering with our customers and pioneering sustainable innovation. Our values—Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation—show who we are at our best.

As our North America Accounting Director, you will report to the Sr. Accounting Director and oversee and improve our accounting operations across the JBT North American locations. You will collaborate with global counterparts to lead standardization and drive continuous improvement.

• Team Leadership and Development:
  Lead a diverse team of approximately 20 accounting professionals across multiple locations, encouraging a collaborative culture. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, provide ongoing feedback, and create development plans.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting for North American JBT entities. Oversee the One Stream submission process, manage revenue accounting, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, JBT standards, and internal policies.
• Integration and Transition Management:
  Lead the integration of legacy organizations into the Accounting CoE model, defining roles and collaborating with global leads for a smooth transition. Oversee SOX implementation and enforce controls and best practices.
• Process Improvement and Standardization:
  Collaborate with CoE leadership to standardize and automate accounting processes, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Strategic Financial Planning and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Partner with senior leadership to provide insights on financial performance, address financial risks, and lead special projects related to accounting and finance, supporting BU finance teams with compliance and strategic plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 7 years in a managerial role.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience ensuring Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance.

• Hybrid model with approximately 10‑20% travel on a quarterly basis.

$130,000‑$220,000. Compensation is determined on experience and skill.

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Family Leave, Vision Coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 312‑861‑5900.