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JBT Marel · 2 days ago

Accounting Director (North America)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $220K/yr

12+ years exp

JBT Marel is a global leader in food and beverage technology, dedicated to transforming the future of food. The North America Accounting Director will oversee accounting operations across North American locations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting while leading a diverse team and driving process improvements.

Food and Beverage

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead a diverse team of approximately 20 accounting professionals across multiple locations, encouraging a collaborative culture

Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback while identifying training needs and creating development plans

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting for North American JBT entities

Oversee the OneStream submission process, manage revenue accounting, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, JBT standards, and internal policies

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 ensure main controls and best practices are in place

Collaborate with CoE leadership teams to lead standardization, process enhancements, and automation in accounting processes

Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors

Partner with senior leadership to provide insights on financial performance, find and address financial risks, and lead special projects related to accounting and finance

Support BU finance teams with compliance and strategic plans

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingUS GAAPSOX ComplianceProcess ImprovementStrategic Financial PlanningRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipCollaborationCommunication