Global Corporate Controller - Acrow Corporation

Global Corporate ControllerBusiness Unit: Acrow Corporation of America

Job Title: Corporate Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

BE&C Status: High

Location: Parsippany, New Jersey

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Salary Range: $165,000 – $180,000

Primary Purpose

The Global Corporate Controller will play a critical
leadership role in shaping Acrow's financial future, strengthening its
financial position, and supporting profitable growth across its domestic and
international operations.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual
will have responsibility for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the
company's worldwide financial reporting and will oversee accounting operations
across domestic and international subsidiaries. The Global Corporate Controller
will develop and maintain integrated financial reporting systems, ensure
compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable IFRS standards, lead the
implementation of accounting policies and internal controls, and further develop
harmonized management reporting and key performance indicators.

This role requires more than strong technical accounting
expertise. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, financially curious
leader who is willing to dig into the details, understand the business behind
the numbers, and translate financial information into meaningful insights for
senior leadership. They will be equally comfortable working with executives,
collaborating across functions and geographies, and developing and leading
members of the finance organization.

As Acrow continues to grow and evolve, the Global Corporate
Controller will also play an important role in strengthening processes,
improving financial systems and reporting capabilities, and building the
financial infrastructure needed to support the company's future.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide

leadership, management, and oversight of the accounting function,
including staff selection, performance management, career development,
coaching, and workload management in support of short- and long-term
business objectives.

• Lead

the timely and accurate monthly financial close, worldwide financial
consolidation, and preparation of internal financial statements across
domestic and international operations.

• Maintain

a strong understanding of the underlying business and financial results,
proactively investigating variances and trends rather than simply
reporting the numbers.

• Prepare

and communicate meaningful analysis of monthly financial results compared
with budget, projections, and prior-year performance.

• Partner

with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze financial
performance, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations that
support profitability and operational efficiency.

• Assist

in the standardization and preparation of the company's annual budget,
projections, periodic reforecasts, and cash forecasts.

• Assist

in the development and continued refinement of company-wide key
performance indicators and management reporting.

• Maintain

current knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable IFRS accounting standards
and take a lead role in evaluating and implementing accounting policy
changes as required.

• Provide

oversight of accounting operations for domestic and international
subsidiaries, including control systems, transaction-processing
operations, intercompany activity, and accounting policies and procedures.

• Evaluate,

strengthen, and implement internal control procedures to mitigate risk and
enhance the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the company's
reported financial results.

• Evaluate

financial systems, processes, and technology improvements that enhance the
efficiency, robustness, scalability, and accuracy of financial
consolidation and reporting activities.

• Support

and coordinate the annual financial audit and serve as a key point of
contact with external auditors.

• Ensure

compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and international
reporting and tax requirements in coordination with internal and external
resources.

• Maintain

appropriate oversight of inventory-related accounting and controls and
participate directly in physical inventory processes as required.

• Support

the company's continued growth, including assisting with financial due
diligence related to potential acquisitions and the integration of
acquired businesses, accounting policies, procedures, reporting, and ERP
systems when applicable.

• Build

effective working relationships across the organization and communicate
financial information clearly and appropriately to stakeholders at all
levels, from accounting team members to executive leadership.

• Support

the CEO, President, CFO, and other members of senior leadership on special
assignments, financial analyses, and strategic initiatives.

• Understand

and adhere to all Acrow policies and applicable laws.

• Travel

to other Acrow locations, domestically and internationally, as necessary.

• Perform

other duties as required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong

accounting and controllership experience within a mid-market company or
division of a larger corporation. Experience with a national or large
regional public accounting firm may also be considered.

• Experience

within a manufacturing, distribution, or similarly operationally complex
business environment.

• Experience

supporting financial reporting across multiple entities and/or
international operations.

• Strong,

current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with the ability to research, evaluate,
and implement accounting policies and standards.

• Strong

understanding of financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls,
budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• A

hands-on and intellectually curious approach, with the ability and
willingness to dig into financial results, understand underlying business
drivers, identify issues, and pursue answers.

• Demonstrated

ability to lead and develop accounting professionals while remaining
actively engaged in the work when needed.

• Strong

interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate
effectively up, across, and throughout the organization, including
with senior executives, operational leaders, finance teams, and external
partners.

• Ability

to operate effectively across different geographies, business functions,
and organizational levels.

• Working

knowledge of advanced financial and business enterprise software systems
and an interest in leveraging technology to improve financial processes
and reporting.

• Highly

proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with complex
financial data and reporting environments.

• Strong

written and verbal English communication skills.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's

degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 8–10

years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, or
an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.

• Demonstrated

experience with increasingly broad responsibility within accounting,
financial reporting, and/or controllership.

• Experience

working with international subsidiaries and multi-entity financial
reporting environments, including foreign currency, intercompany
accounting, and consolidation of international entities.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Master's

degree or MBA.

• CPA

designation.

• Experience

with INFOR Visual ERP and Crystal Reports.

• Knowledge

of IFRS accounting standards.

• Exposure

to acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition financial or systems
integration is a plus.

The Opportunity at Acrow

Acrow offers the opportunity to join a growing global
organization that combines the entrepreneurial mindset and agility of a closely
connected business with the structure and reach of a global corporation.
Despite the company's international footprint, Acrow maintains a close-knit
culture where leaders are accessible, employees know one another, and
individuals can see the impact of their work.

The company is continuing to evolve its processes, systems,
and financial capabilities as it grows. The Global Corporate Controller will
have the opportunity to help shape that evolution while working closely with
senior leadership and teams across Acrow's worldwide operations.

This is a hands-on leadership position. The successful
candidate will be expected to establish a meaningful presence within the
organization, develop relationships across functions, and actively contribute
to Acrow's collaborative culture. An entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability, and
strong alignment with Acrow's culture will be essential to success in the role.

The position is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, with
an expected schedule of four days onsite and one day remote per week.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office environment
requiring appropriate safety precautions. The position may require some
physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment and
participation in inventory-related activities. Domestic and international
travel may be required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and
long-term disability, 401(k) with company contribution, profit sharing, paid
time off, paid holidays, and other voluntary and company-sponsored benefits.

This job description is intended to describe the general
nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It
is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or
qualifications. The Company reserves the right to modify or assign other duties
as business needs require.

Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
position.

Acrow Corporation of America is an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or
local law.