Accounting Team Lead (US GAAP)

Create Synergies Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to supervise daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial records in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive month-end close, ensure US GAAP compliance, and lead a team of accounting professionals, promoting continuous process improvements and automation across ERP systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to support business needs and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license preferred.
• 10+ years in General Accounting or related domain.
• 3+ years in supervisory role with staff training.
• Hands-on general ledger management, reconciliations, financial reporting.
• Experience with US healthcare industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and accuracy of financial records.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Mentor staff and manage performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation projects.
• Support ERP enhancements and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Finance to address needs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

US GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

The Accounting Team Lead oversees daily accounting operations, ensures the accuracy of financial records, and leads a team of accounting professionals. This role drives month-end closing, ensures compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP) and internal controls, and actively pursues continuous process improvements and automation.

• Supervise, mentor, and foster professional development for accounting staff.
• Assign workloads, monitor performance, provide continuous coaching, and conduct evaluations.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Oversee general ledger activities, AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, analyzing data to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Ensure strict adherence to US GAAP, tax obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Research complex accounting standards and provide technical support on non-standard transactions.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement best practices, SOPs, and automation tools.
• Support ERP enhancements and system implementation initiatives to streamline workflows.
• Partner across cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, Finance) to support business needs.
• Address management inquiries and deliver ad-hoc financial analysis as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification: CPA license preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in General Accounting or a related domain.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role with proven experience training staff and reviewing complex work.
• Hands-on expertise in general ledger management, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit coordination.
• Experience in the US Healthcare industry is a plus.