Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, budgets and forecasts for JCB North American operations.
Position Type
Full Time, Exempt
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
- Oversees accounting functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Ensures compliance with tax laws and regulations.
- Assess risk and implement strategies to mitigate it.
- Develop and monitor financial metrics to measure performance.
- Provide financial analyses for pricing, capital investments, and contract negotiations.
- Hire, train and retain accounting staff.
- Report on financial statements to senior management
- Analyze actual results with budget and forecasted amounts
- Establish and maintain controls and policies and procedures over JCB assets
- Including fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and expense reporting
- Prepare and report on JCB’s annual budgets and monthly forecasts including variance analysis
- Responsible for Manufacturing and cost analysis/reporting related to JCB, Inc.’s North American production facility
- Manage and oversee product cost, profitability analysis, budget and forecasting processes
- Liaise with External Auditors and Tax Preparers to meet JCB, Inc. and Group Expectations for US and International locations
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 years’ experience with accounting management, general ledger and financial reporting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting
- Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA
- 4 years in a managerial role
- 3-5 years of industry experience
- 2+ years of experience working with a public accounting firm
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Experience with SAP
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to groom subordinates to move to other positions
- Knowledge of US and International tax laws, GAAP and other current financial principles
Job Conditions
- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
- Subject to noise and temperature changes
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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