Senior Manager, Accounting

Marel; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marel is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager based in Boxmeer, Netherlands. In this role, you will manage the accounting operations of specific business units, lead a team of accounting professionals, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and JBT Marel standards. You must have at least 10 years of accounting experience with a strong leadership background, ideally including management of high-performance teams. The position offers opportunities for process improvement and strategic initiatives within the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting/auditing experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10-20 accounting professionals and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Oversee the accounting close process and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Proactively participate in strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of US GAAP

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Professional certification (ACCA or CPA)

Tools

SAP

JDE

SL9

LN

Job description

The Senior Accounting Manager within the Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE) will lead 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 including 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 the 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 team’s efforts to investigate and resolve accounting issues effectively and in a timely manner.
• Ensure the 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 for both US GAAP and statutory requirements, holding the team accountable for 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

• Proactively participate in strategic initiatives and identify opportunities for standardization and optimization across the close and reporting processes, including developing project plans, coordinating cross-functionally, and leading the team in executing 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 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.