Accounting Supervisor (m/w/d)
At JBT Marel, we are shaping the future of food processing technology—and our Finance organization plays a key role in that journey.
As part of our Accounting Center of Excellence in Germany, we are looking for an Accounting Supervisor (m/w/d) who enjoys combining leadership with hands-on accounting expertise.
In this role, you will take ownership of entity certification, audits, and financial reporting, while leading an international team and contributing to the ongoing development of our finance organization.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 5 accounting professionals (based in Germany and Spain), creating a strong team culture across locations, with occasional travel (approx. once per quarter)
- Coordinating month-, quarter-, and year-end closing activities
- Reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Leading monthly balance sheet reviews in collaboration with the business and SSC
- Ensuring timely and accurate reporting in OneStream
- Safeguarding compliance with US GAAP, HGB, and internal standards
- Coordinating internal and external audits and following up on findings
- Investigating and resolving accounting topics and discrepancies
- Driving the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Identifying and implementing process improvements across accounting and reporting
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders
- Supporting finance projects and strategic initiatives
About you
You bring a solid accounting background and enjoy working in an international, structured environment where quality and collaboration matter.
To be successful in this role, we expect you have:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and HGB
- Experience in financial reporting and audit coordination
- Experience in people management or team coordination
- Comfortable working with international teams and cross-border collaboration
- Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset
- Experience with ERP/reporting tools (e.g., OneStream) is an advantage
- Fluent communication skills in German and English
About us
At JBT Marel, we are global leaders in food processing solutions. We bring decades of expertise in transforming the way food is processed, helping customers worldwide produce high-quality, safe, and sustainable food. With a strong international presence and a focus on innovation, we are continuously evolving our technology and our organization to better serve the global food industry.
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where you can lead an international team, make an impact, and contribute to a modern finance organization, we’d love to hear from you.
We will schedule interview on a rolling basis, so do not hesitate to let us know you are interested!
As we are an international team, we kindly ask you to submit your application in English.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and HGB
- Experience in financial reporting and audit coordination
- Experience in people management or team coordination
- Comfortable working with international teams and cross-border collaboration
- Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset
- Experience with ERP/reporting tools (e.g., OneStream)
- Fluent communication skills in German and English
What We Do
JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services for the food and beverage industry. Formed by the merger of JBT Corporation and Marel hf in January 2025, the company specializes in advanced automation and processing solutions to help customers optimize performance, ensure traceability, and increase yield across the global food chain.
