Accounting Team Lead - GL, Consolidations & Close

Stagwell Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagwell Philippines is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to oversee general ledger operations, monthly close, and intercompany reconciliations within CORE Stagwell’s Shared Services. The role reports to the Accounting Manager/Controller and drives accuracy in financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA preferred, 5–7 years of accounting experience including team leadership, and strong Excel and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years accounting experience; 2+ years managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and consolidation/intercompany processes.
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for general ledger accounting.
• Liase with AR, Billing, AP and Finance on inquiries.
• Review monthly close entries (Prepaid, Fixed Assets, accruals...).
• Oversee staff to ensure timely close and reporting deadlines.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and GL analyses for accuracy.
• Maintain orderly accounting filing system.
• Prepare/review audit schedules and assist with audits.
• Assist with year-end tax schedules and intercompany eliminations.
• Support month-end ancillary packages and Hyperion uploads.
• Serve as back-up for Shared Service Department and ad hoc requests.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany reconciliations

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Team management

Audit support

ERP systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

INTACCT

NetSuite

Maconomy

Job description

Stagwell Philippines is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to oversee general ledger operations, monthly close, and intercompany reconciliations within CORE Stagwell’s Shared Services. The role reports to the Accounting Manager/Controller and drives accuracy in financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA preferred, 5–7 years of accounting experience including team leadership, and strong Excel and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite).