POSITION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the company’s overall financial strategy, accounting operations, statutory audits, tax strategy, and regulatory compliance. As a service-based real estate provider specializing in Property & Facilities Management (PFM) manpower services and transactional advisory (Brokerage, Valuation, and Consultancy), the CFO will oversee high-volume billing/payroll structures, pass‑through client billbacks, complex service revenue recognition, external audit execution, and local regulatory filings (BIR, SEC, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG, DOLE, LGU).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. External Statutory Audit & Financial Reporting Management
- Auditor Engagement & Oversight: Act as the primary executive liaison for external statutory auditors; manage audit firm selection, fee negotiations, engagement letters, and audit schedules.
- Audit Readiness & Deliverables: Lead the preparation of Audited Financial Statements (AFS), schedules, disclosures, and supporting documentation in accordance with Philippine Financial
- Reporting Standards (PFRS/PAS).
- Audit Resolution & Board Reporting: Resolve complex accounting treatments and audit queries with external auditors; present audited financial results and Management Letters to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
- Statutory Submissions: Ensure timely filing of the annual Audited Financial Statements (AFS) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
2. Financial Strategy & Corporate Governance
- Formulate and execute financial strategies, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term financial models aligned with company growth.
- Present monthly and quarterly financial performance reports, variance analyses, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.
- Drive working capital optimization, cash flow planning, and banking/credit facilities.
3. Financial & Management Accounting
- Oversee full‑cycle financial accounting and operational management reporting.
- Manage service‑industry revenue recognition:
- Property & Facilities Management: Manage recurring retainers, pass‑through billback structures, site‑level operational expenses, and manpower cost markups.
- Transactional Advisory (Brokerage, Valuation, Consultancy): Oversee success‑fee accounting, milestone‑based progress billings, commission split structures, and deferred fees.
- Oversee high‑volume payroll accounting and manpower cost allocations across multiple deployed client site locations.
- Supervise accounts receivable (AR) and collections strategy across corporate and commercial client portfolios.
4. Regulatory Compliance & Tax Strategy
- Serve as the principal executive liaison with Philippine regulatory bodies:
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR): Oversee tax return filings (VAT, Expanded Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax), tax audits, transfer pricing, and pass‑through billback validations.
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Maintain compliance with annual filing requirements, General Information Sheets (GIS), and corporate governance filings.
- Local Government Units (LGUs): Manage Mayor’s permits, local business tax assessments, and site‑level business licensing across jurisdictions.
- DOLE & Statutory Agencies (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG): Ensure compliance and audit trail readiness for large‑scale manpower deployments in facilities management.
5. Risk Management, Controls & Leadership
- Design and implement robust internal controls, accounting policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead, mentor, and structure a high‑performing finance, accounting, billing, and tax compliance team.
- Partner with commercial and business unit leads (Property Management, FM, Valuation, Capital Markets) on service pricing, fee structures, and margin analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education & Designation:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Finance.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the Philippines (Mandatory).
Experience:
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO, VP of Finance, or Finance Director).
- Direct experience leading external statutory audits with Big 4 or top‑tier Philippine accounting firms.
- Background in professional services, real estate advisory, facilities management, or manpower outsourcing in the Philippines.
Technical Expertise:
- Deep expertise in PFRS / PAS, Philippine tax laws (CREATE Act, BIR regulations, EWT on service contracts), and SEC reporting.
- Hands‑on experience managing high‑volume billing and site‑level payroll operations.
- ERP Systems: Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central; proven experience leading or sponsoring an ERP system upgrade, migration, or implementation project.