Associate Finance Controller

As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT, a $2 billion dollar business with over 5,000 associates

Position Summary & Objective

Crane Authentication is seeking an Associate Finance Controller - APAC based in India to lead accounting operations and financial governance for India and other assigned Asia legal entities. This role owns the integrity, timeliness, and compliance of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and statutory requirements, including US GAAP reporting and SOX control execution. As the senior finance representative in India, the role is accountable for local board, banking mandates/charters, statutory audits, and coordination of local tax and regulatory obligations.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and data governance for India and assigned Asia entities, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely financial records.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in accordance with corporate close calendars and US GAAP requirements.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, substantiation, and variance analyses; ensure issues are identified early and resolved with clear root cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external and internal audit requests across statutory, tax, and SOX scopes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate controllership on regional close, reporting, and data quality matters.

Statutory, Regulatory, Board, and Banking Governance

• Ensure compliance with all local statutory accounting, regulatory filings, and statutory audit requirements for India and assigned Asia entities.
• Coordinate preparation of local financial statements and supporting schedules; manage relationships with external auditors, advisors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Own local board and governance requirements, including preparation of board materials/certifications, maintenance of required records, and timely execution of board actions where applicable.
• Serve as the senior finance contact in India for banking governance, including account administration, authorized signatories, banking mandates/charters, and compliance with local banking documentation requirements.

SOX and Internal Controls

• Execute and oversee SOX key controls for the region, ensuring consistent performance, high-quality evidence, and on-time completion.
• Maintain process narratives, control descriptions, and evidence standards; partner with global teams to address control gaps and remediation plans.
• Drive a strong controls culture through training, clear ownership, and disciplined documentation.

Tax Coordination and Compliance

• Coordinate local tax requirements (direct and indirect), including support for filings, assessments, withholding, and related documentation, partnering with Tax and external advisors as needed.
• Ensure tax-related accounting entries are accurate, timely, and supported (e.g., current/deferred tax where applicable, provisions, and reconciliations).

People Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of 68 associates; set clear expectations, coach performance, and build capability in close, compliance, and controls.
• Standardize regional processes and data operations to improve close speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, including automation, simplification, and strengthened data quality controls.
• Promote a detail-oriented, customer-focused approach with strong accountability and timely escalation of risks.

Key Performance Indicators

• 100% of statutory filings completed on time in all jurisdictions.
• Month-end close completed in 2 business days with zero material errors.
• Zero late audit adjustments or material weaknesses.
• VAT/PAYE submissions filed 100% on time.
• 35% annual cost savings achieved through finance initiatives.
• Incurred cost annual plan approved by deadlines with <3% deviation from year-end actuals.
• Quarterly forecast accuracy within 3%.
• Monthly cost analysis packs issued within 3 business days, highlighting savings and corrective actions.
• Monthly Financial variance analysis issued within 3 business days of close with actionable insights.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Chartered Accountant (India) or equivalent professional certification (CPA/CMA/ACCA).
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities across Asia, including intercompany accounting, FX remeasurement/translation, and consolidation support.

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment, including ownership of close and statutory reporting.
• 2+ years of people management experience, including coaching and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience preparing or supporting US GAAP reporting packages.
• Experience executing and supporting SOX internal controls and audit evidence expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently as the senior finance representative on-site and to partner effectively with global stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SAGE/MASS, or similar).
• Experience with close automation tools (e.g., BlackLine) and process documentation standards

Language Proficiency:

• Fluent in English.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work for a market leading, established product company.
• Nice modern offices with great facilities.
• Health Insurance.

Great people, Cool projects, Good work/life balance, Excellent work environment

Crane Authentication is part of Crane NXT

Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. Crane NXT has approximately 5,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com.

We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, well be in contact.