Corporate Controller

Tasq Work; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasq Work is actively seeking a strategic Corporate Controller in the Philippines to lead a growing accounting function within a private equity‑backed SaaS company. The role demands CPA credentials, technical accounting excellence, and a track record of building scalable finance teams.

You will manage multiple entities, oversee revenue recognition, controls, audits, and lender reporting while partnering with FP&A on budgeting and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s in accounting; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 3–5 years total accounting experience in a leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities.
• Validate revenue recognition under ASC 606 for SaaS and other revenue types.
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, depreciation, reallocations and deferrals.
• Review General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and adjust as needed.
• Approve employee expense reports via Concur.
• Manage AR aging and coordinate with Client Success on overdue invoices.
• Oversee cash management and bank reconciliations; monitor covenants.
• Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions and support tax/advisory work.
• Support investor reporting and collaboration with FP&A on budgeting and variance analysis.
• Lead ERP and billing system improvements (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti).
• Mentor accounting team and foster accountability and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA license

Bachelor’s in accounting

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Financial systems

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Corporate Controller to lead and scale our accounting and financial operations in a fast‑growing, private equity‑backed SaaS company. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting background, experience in SaaS or technology, and familiarity with private equity reporting and lender compliance. This role will be instrumental in building a highly reliable accounting and finance function, working with shared services, and build a team to cater to the existing work environment and future growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Operations & Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities
• Validate monthly license revenue and recognition for other revenue types in accordance with ASC 606
• Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, depreciation/amortization, re-allocations, deferred rent, and more
• Perform detailed reviews of the General Ledger and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Validate subscription, unit, and service revenue and make necessary adjustments
• Act as Finance approver for all employee expense reports via Concur
• Manage AR aging and collaborate with Client Success to resolve overdue invoices and determine quarterly allowance adjustments
• Oversee cash management for domestic and foreign bank accounts, including weekly payment approvals and monthly reconciliations
• Monitor banking covenants for compliance and prepare lender reporting packages
• Coordinate annual audits across jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., Netherlands), and support tax and audit preparation with external advisors

Strategic Finance Support

• Prepare standard weekly, monthly and quarterly investor reporting
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including M&A due diligence, international expansion, and system implementations
• Recommend, document, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Research and resolve accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP

Systems & Process Improvement

• Administer the accounting tech stack including ERP, billing, and AP (Sage Intacct, Maxio, Tipalti)
• Lead projects to increase efficiency and automation of accounting operations
• Assess and improve ERP systems and financial tech tools to support scale and growthFile monthly sales tax returns in nexus states and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional requirements, including Secretary of State filings.
• Team Leadership & Culture
• Mentor and develop accounting team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MBA or advanced degree a plus
• 3 to 5 years total accounting experience, in an accounting leadership role (Controller or Assistant Controller)
• SaaS or tech industry experience preferred; strong understanding of ASC 606 and deferred revenue
• Experience in private equity-backed environments and working with lender covenants
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness
• Very strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Roll up the sleeves and get the work done kind of attitude
• Nightshift schedule