Financial Controller

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately‑owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures more than 300 products such as telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid‑steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough‑terrain forklifts and tractors.

This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, budgets and forecasts for JCB North American operations.

Full Time, Exempt

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee accounting functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Assess risk and implement strategies to mitigate it.
• Develop and monitor financial metrics to measure performance.
• Provide financial analyses for pricing, capital investments, and contract negotiations.
• Hire, train and retain accounting staff.
• Report on financial statements to senior management.
• Analyze actual results with budget and forecasted amounts.
• Establish and maintain controls and policies and procedures over JCB assets.
• Including fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and expense reporting.
• Prepare and report on JCB’s annual budgets and monthly forecasts including variance analysis.
• Responsible for manufacturing and cost analysis/reporting related to JCB, Inc.’s North American production facility.
• Manage and oversee product cost, profitability analysis, budget and forecasting processes.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax preparers to meet JCB, Inc. and Group expectations for US and International locations.

• 7 years’ experience with accounting management, general ledger and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting.
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and pre‑employment tests as applicable.

• CPA.
• 4 years in a managerial role.
• 3‑5 years of industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with a public accounting firm.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to groom subordinates to move to other positions.
• Knowledge of US and International tax laws, GAAP and other current financial principles.

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, and must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.