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The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.\nWhat you will be doing:\nTeam Leadership\nLead, mentor, and develop a team of 10 - 20 people in various roles between accounting managers, supervisors/seniors and accountants, across multiple sites and locations, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. \nConduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, set goals and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.\nPlan and manage team workload to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.\nFacilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team.\nCollaborate with other CoE leadership to drive standardization and process enhancements across the organization.\nClose Effectiveness\nOversee the accounting close process across the financial statements and supplemental data gathering for all relevant sites, ensuring data is accurate and OneStream submission and controls deadlines are met effectively and consistently.\nSupport team in performing Monthly Balance Sheet reviews and working with the business and SSC (Shared Service Centre) to ensure compliance with US GAAP and JBT Marel standards.\nActively lead and participate in the effort of the team to investigate and resolve accounting issues effectively and timely.\nEnsure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and JBT Marel standards, including compliance with SOX.\nOversee the proper execution of internal, external and tax audits both for US GAAP and Statutory and holding the team accountable to timely submission of requests, timely responses to questions and follow up, and leading the team in defining and executing remediation efforts.\nEnsure timely reporting of financial statements as well as other regional reporting requirements.\nProcess Improvement & Strategy\nPro-actively participate in strategic initiatives and identifying opportunities for standardization and optimization across the close and reporting processes, including developing project plans, coordinating cross functionally and lead the team in executing the projects to successful completion.\nEncourage the team to create and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness across the close and reporting processes.\nLeverage technology and automation tools to streamline accounting operations.\nLead the efforts to implement and maintain accounting software and ERP systems.\nWho are you\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.\nProfessional certification (ACCA or CPA) is highly desirable.\nExperience\nMinimum of 10 years of accounting/auditing experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.\nSkills\nStrong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.\nProficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, SL9, LN).\nSolid understanding of European VAT compliance and tax filings.\nStrong experience ensuring Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance required. \nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong change-management skills and ability to lead and drive change.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint\nAbout JBT Marel\nAt JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. At its core, our vision emphasizes partnership, inspiring JBT Marel to deliver exceptional, end-to-end service that fosters customer trust.\nOur values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with integrity - Create with collaboration - Grow with excellence - Advance with innovation\nWe are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.\nWe foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.\nWe encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!\nBenefits: Salary will be dependent on candidate location and profile i.e. country of residence - details relating to the amount of holiday including bank holidays, healthcare benefits, pension will be shared directly with applicants.\nInterested? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to click on “Apply” and include your resume! Questions? Contact: Katrina Nana Maniga -  Learn more at: marel.com\nFollow us on LinkedIn\nConnect with Talent Acquisition Business Partner: Katrina Nana Maniga | LinkedIn\nJBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Join us. Shape the future. Start at JBT Marel. 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