Sr. Accountant

Crane (NYSE: CR) is a leading global provider of mission-critical, highly engineered products and solutions, with differentiated technology, respected brands, and leadership positions in the Process Flow Technologies and Aerospace & Electronics markets. Today, Crane has approximately 7,000 associates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, with 2024 net sales of more than $2 billion. Crane Company celebrated our 170th anniversary this year.  

With strict adherence to the Crane Business System (CBS), Crane is a highly process focused organization. CBS has been, and will continue to be, a critical driver of Crane's consistent execution and long-term success, driving a performance-based culture with a strong focus on accountability and results. Through the years, Crane has excelled in serving its customers, employees, investors, and communities in which they operate by focusing on the following principles:  

• Unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. The R.T. Crane Resolution, written when the company was founded in 1855, is the core upon which our business has been built, "I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness, to avoid all deception and trickery, to deal fairly with both customers and competitors, to be liberal and just towards employees and to put my whole mind on the business".  

• Focus on philanthropy. Giving back to the communities in which we operate has been a core part of the Company’s identity for over a century, deeply rooted in the values of our founder, R.T. Crane. We believe that success comes with a responsibility to support both employees and the broader community – not just through financial contributions, but also through active engagement and volunteerism.  

• Customer focus. Every day, Crane’s associates ensure that they are doing their utmost to solve their customer’s most critical process needs. With a high commitment to Quality and On-Time Delivery, we leverage our innovative solutions to solve their most pressing needs. Driving profitable growth, for our customers… our associates… our communities… and our shareholders. 

• A disciplined cadence of execution built on clear objectives and metrics, detailed action plans and a repeatable process to drive execution and profitable growth. 

• Emphasis on continuous improvement in all that we do. We believe there is always an opportunity to become better, and we continuously strive to improve in all facets of our business, eliminating waste, variation, and overburden. 

• Development of our people, who are process focused and thrive on executing strategy and profitable growth through a disciplined cadence of execution. Nothing that we accomplish can be achieved without our outstanding employees. They are an integral part of who we are, and we leverage our internal Intellectual Capital (IC) process to foster their growth and development. 

In June 2025, Crane announced our intent to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (“PSI”), a leading provider of sensor-based technologies for aerospace, nuclear and process industries, from Baker Hughes. The $1.1 billion acquisition will add roughly $400 million in sales and 1,700 associates to Crane. PSI includes the Druck, Panametrics, and Reuter-Stokes brands that manufacture instrumentation and sensor-based technologies to detect and analyze pressure, flow, gas, moisture, and radiation across various industries, serving customers in more than 90 countries. Crane is so excited for the planned welcome of these brands into our portfolio and the role they will play in continuing to drive profitable growth for the company.  

OPPORTUNITY  

This exciting opportunity is part of the Panametrics business, that will add pioneering technologies to our existing Crane Process Flow Technologies segment, including advanced ultrasonic flow meters and precision moisture analyzers. These solutions support critical process industries by enabling accurate measurement of liquids and gases across applications such as chemical production, liquefied natural gas transportation, cryogenic gas storage, pipelines, refining, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other essential industrial processes. Panametrics is headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, with significant operations around the world, including facilities in Massachusetts, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, India, and across the Middle East. 

The Senior Accountant acts as a key business partner to the Controller, driving fiscal discipline and supporting the organization’s strategic growth. This role plays a vital part in mitigating financial and operational risk by overseeing financial policies, procedures, and initiatives. It ensures strict adherence to internal controls, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance standards, reinforcing the integrity and stability of the company’s financial operations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead the accounting and reporting activities for Irish legal entity and support other international entities as required. 

• Maintain the General Ledger and prepare, review, and approve month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and intercompany transactions. 

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under US GAAP, Irish GAAP, and SOX compliance. 

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis. 

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements. 

• Analyze financial results, investigate and reconcile variances, and provide insights to financial controller and FP&A team. 

• Prepare and submit monthly reporting packages through HFM, Hyperion, or equivalent consolidation and reporting systems; validation of financial data and resolution of reporting variances. 

• Prepare and review VAT returns, related reconciliations, and other indirect tax filings. 

• Support intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations, settlements, and resolution of differences. 

• Assist preparation of year-end statutory reporting packages, audit schedules, and tax support documentation. 

• Respond to time-sensitive requests from US Corporate team, local senior leadership, auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information. 

• Support Financial Controller leading company policy and SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing support, remediation actions, and monitoring of key controls. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal controls, reporting efficiency, and process effectiveness. 

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities through financial analysis and business partnership. 

• Partner with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to assess business decisions and their impact on profitability and cash flow. 

• Support inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, capital expenditure reviews, and make-versus-buy assessments. 

• Assist with treasury activities, including cash forecasting, wire transfers, cash management, and related reconciliations. 

• Provide guidance and support to staff accountants, share knowledge and promote best practices. 

• Support the Financial Controller & CFO with various ad hoc financial projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience:  

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience within a manufacturing environment, including exposure to General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and month-end close processes. 

Knowledge:  

• Demonstrated expertise across a broad range of accounting principles, financial controls, reporting requirements, and business processes;  

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar); 

• Understanding of manufacturing finance concepts, including product costing, inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, capital investment evaluation, and make-versus-buy decisions.  

• Familiarity with tax-related matters, including VAT returns. 

• Experience in a multinational manufacturing organization preferred. 

• Experience supporting audits, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements in Ireland and EMEA. 

Skills/Abilities:  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess the financial impact of business decisions.  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. 

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to leverage business decisions and quickly assess financial impact 

• Experience participating in AI, automation, or process improvement projects is preferred but not required. 

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or another related field.  

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) with membership in good standing.