Assistant Vice President Controllership

PDAX; Pasig; On-site; PHP 4,200,000 - 6,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PDAX in the Philippines is seeking a Head of Controllership to own the accuracy and timeliness of financial management across the business. You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensure internal controls, and guide audits with BSP, SEC, and BIR requirements.

Reporting to the CFO, you will manage a controllership team, coordinate with Product, Operations, Risk, and Tech on digital assets, and drive system optimization (NetSuite and related platforms) to support growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 8–11 years of progressive accounting and controllership experience.
• Minimum 3–4 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience or comparable ERP.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee general ledger including AP, Fixed Assets, Revenue Accounting, Expense Accruals, and Intercompany settlements.
• Implement controls for digital assets, crypto revenue recognition, and impairment considerations.
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate with external audit firms to ensure timely, clean audit outcomes.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Risk, and Tech on accounting treatment for new product launches (token listings, staking, remittance rails).

Skills

Financial close

General ledger

Internal controls

Audit management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Accounting systems

Job description

Job Description:

About PDAX

At PDAX, we believe that the future of money is digital, and our mission is to empower all Filipinos to grow their wealth through blockchain technology.

As one of the first crypto firms in the Philippine market, we feel a sense of duty to our users and to the ecosystem to set the standard for safety, ease of access, and reliability.

We expect our team to share in this responsibility and cherish our vision of a more open and equitable financial system.

We are looking for new team members that are passionate about cryptocurrency, want to work in a disruptive, fast-growing industry, and thrive in a start-up environment.

If this sounds like you, then we’d love to talk.

About The Role

The Head of Controllership owns the overall accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of PDAX’s financial management and accounting operations. This role leads day-to-day controllership execution, enforces internal controls, manages team performance, and ensures full compliance with BSP, SEC, and BIR requirements. The Head of Controllership serves as the primary operational lead for external audits and regulatory financial filings, ensuring the company’s books remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready across all business lines.

General Responsibilities

Financial Control & Accounting Operations

• Direct and oversee the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, maintaining strict alignment with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS/IFRS) and tax frameworks.
• Oversee comprehensive general ledger operations, including Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Revenue Accounting, Expense Accruals, and Intercompany settlements across legal entities.
• Establish and govern operational controllership frameworks for digital assets, driving policy implementation for crypto revenue recognition, fair value accounting, and impairment assessments under evolving standards.

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management

• Hold primary accountability for statutory and regulatory financial submissions required by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
• Lead internal and external financial audits end-to-end, acting as the primary senior liaison for external audit firms to ensure clean, timely audit completion.
• Monitor evolving local regulations and global IFRS/GAAP developments regarding digital assets, stablecoins, and fintech operations, applying required adjustments to accounting processes.

Governance, Risk, & Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal financial control systems to safeguard company assets, mitigate operational risk, and prevent financial errors or fraud.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Risk, and Tech teams to evaluate and enforce the accounting treatment and control workflows required for new product launches (e.g., token listings, staking, remittance rails).

Team Leadership & Process Optimization

• Build, mentor, and direct a high-performing controllership and accounting organization, driving high standards of operational excellence and deadline adherence.
• Spearhead financial technology and system optimization initiatives, driving integrations between enterprise ERP systems (NetSuite), custom exchange back-ends, and on-chain tracking platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is required.
• 8–11 years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, with at least 3-4 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
• Solid working knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP.
• Proven experience in a high-transaction-volume industry (fintech, payments, crypto, e-commerce, or similar).
• Practical understanding of digital asset infrastructure, wallet mechanics, and multi-system ledger reconciliations.
• High operational ownership, executive presence, structured problem-solving, and a track record of driving discipline under tight reporting schedules.
• Prior exposure to digital assets or crypto accounting is preferred.

Our Culture

Communication

• We prioritize clear and transparent communication, ensuring that there is clarity among everyone we work with.
• We aim to have a collaborative environment, where innovative ideas in investment strategies are shared openly and constructively, driving the industry forward.

Customer-focus

• We think about how our decisions impact our customers and ensure we provide the best experience that we can.
• We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, constantly learning from and listening to them, and always striving to look out for what’s best for both sides.

Commitment

• We always aim to do the right thing and to do the right thing, excellently. We take accountability seriously and uphold ourselves to high standards, ensuring that we execute with attention to detail.
• We are dedicated to the long-term success of our clients in the dynamic world of financial technology, maintaining integrity and professionalism in every aspect of our work.