Senior Manager, Accounting

Senior Manager, Accounting page is loaded## Senior Manager, Accountingremote type: Hybridlocations: ES - Madridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 21885The Senior Accounting Manager within the Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE) will be responsible for leading the accounting operations of specific business units and activities. This role involves managing a team of accounting professionals, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.**What you will be doing:****Team Leadership*** Lead, 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.* Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, set goals and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.* Plan and manage team workload to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.* Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team.* Collaborate with other CoE leadership to drive standardization and process enhancements across the organization.**Close Effectiveness*** Oversee 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.* Support 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.* Actively lead and participate in the effort of the team to investigate and resolve accounting issues effectively and timely.* Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and JBT Marel standards, including compliance with SOX**.*** Oversee 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.* Ensure timely reporting of financial statements as well as other regional reporting requirements.**Process Improvement & Strategy*** Pro-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.* Encourage the team to create and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness across the close and reporting processes.* Leverage technology and automation tools to streamline accounting operations.* Lead the efforts to implement and maintain accounting software and ERP systems.**Who are you****Education*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.* Professional certification (ACCA or CPA) is highly desirable.**Experience*** Minimum of 10 years of accounting/auditing experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.**Skills*** Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.* Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, SL9, LN).* Solid understanding of European VAT compliance and tax filings.* Strong experience ensuring Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance required.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Strong change-management skills and ability to lead and drive change.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint**About JBT Marel**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 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.Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with integrity – Create with collaboration – Grow with excellence – Advance with innovationWe 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: 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 Ver el correo electrónico en click.appcast.io Learn more at: marel.com Follow us on LinkedInConnect with Talent Acquisition Business Partner: Katrina Nana Maniga | LinkedInJBT 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. Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.#LI-KM2 #J-18808-Ljbffr