Accounting Director (North America) - Military veterans preferred

JBT Corporation

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Accounting Director (North America)

US-IL-Chicago

Job ID: 2025-13777
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance

JBT Corporation

Overview

At 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 global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

As our North America Accounting Director – you will report to the Sr. Accounting Director. You will oversee and improve our accounting operations across the JBTM North American locations, and in collaboration with their global counterparts to lead global standardization.

On a given day, you may:

• 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, and provide ongoing feedback while identifying training needs and creating development plans.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance: 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.
• 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 ensure main controls and best practices are in place.
• Process Improvement and Standardization: Collaborate with CoE leadership teams to lead standardization, process enhancements, and automation in accounting processes. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Strategic Financial Planning and Risk Management: 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 7 years in a managerial role.
• You must be 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 required.

Travel & Location

• You will be under a hybrid model and we ask that you travel approximately 10-20% on a quarterly basis.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $130,000-$220,000 Compensation is determined on experience and skill. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities someone in this position may perform. All employees of JBT Marel are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job responsibilities.

• We 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.
• We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
• Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

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.

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