Finance and Operations Controller

Ascentium Talent Solutions PH Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentium Talent Solutions PH Inc. is seeking an agile Financial & Operations Controller to oversee our finance stack, including accounting, compliance, admin operations, and treasury/FX for cross-border remittances.

You will lead a 9-member team and drive automation with AI agents and modern workflow tools to streamline reconciliations, AP/AR intake, and FX settlement, aiming for lean, error-free finance operations.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred; degree in accounting or finance required.
• 6–10+ years in progressive financial leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in accounting and treasury.
• Hands-on with cross-border remittance/FX and regulatory exposure.
• Tech-savvy with process automation and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end finance governance including month-end close and audits.
• Manage treasury, FX operations, and bank relationships.
• Institute AI-driven automation for reconciliations and AP/AR.
• Redesign workflows and upskill remaining staff during headcount changes.
• Establish strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Skills

AI tooling literacy

Automation workflows

Treasury & FX knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Finance and Operations Controller

Description

We are looking for an agile, forward-thinking Financial & Operations Controller to oversee our complete finance stack: accounting, compliance, administrative operations, and treasury/forex operations tied to cross border remittances and payment gateway operations.

Beyond core financial governance, this role is a transformation mandate. You will inherit an operational team of 9 and actively redesign workflows around modern AI agents and workflow automation tools (e.g., automated bank/ledger reconciliations, AI-assisted AP/AR intake, automated FX settlement pipelines). The objective is to scale operations efficiently, reduce manual headcount dependencies, and establish lean, error-proof financial operations.

Treasury and FX Operations

• Forex Exposure & Liquidity Management: Oversee multi-currency treasury positions, daily liquidity requirements, and FX volatility risks essential to
  cross-border remittance settlement.
• Banking & Partner Relationships: Supervise bank reconciliations,
  correspondent banking lines, payment rails, and partner settlements to
  ensure compliance.
• Reconciliation & Settlements: Automate reconciliation and settle with all
  merchants on time.

AI Architecture & Process Automation

• Workflow Modernization: Audit existing manual handoffs across accounting,
  treasury reconciliation, and admin tasks; identify bottlenecks suitable for AI
  automation.
• AI Agent & Tool Integration: Implement and calibrate AI agents and automation tools (e.g., automated invoice processing/OCR, AI-driven reconciliation engines, LLM-based query handling, automated transaction
  tagging).
• Team Rightsizing & Change Management: Guide the transition from manual data entry to supervisory AI management, systematically consolidating roles and upskilling remaining team members as headcount needs reduce.

Accounting, Tax & Compliance

• End-to-End Financial Governance: Oversee month-end/year-end financial
  close, balance sheet hygiene, P&L reporting, and statutory audit readiness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with BIR requirements,
  SEC filings, and BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) reporting standards for remittance/fintech operations.
• Internal Controls: Establish clear financial governance, role-based approval
  limits, and anti-fraud protocols across treasury and payment execution.
  Document these as SOPs.

General Administration & Operations

• Office & Facility Oversight: Guide the administrative staff handling office
  vendor contracts, procurement, corporate supplies, and facilities management.
• Cost Optimization: Systematically audit OPEX and administrative overhead,
  renegotiating vendor terms and eliminating redundant manual services.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a PERMANENT RESIDENT in the Philippines
• Credentials: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred; Degree in
  Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Experience: 6–10+ years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 3+
  years managing cross-functional teams in accounting, treasury, and office
  administration.
• Remittance / Fintech / FX Background: Hands-on experience with cross border payments, FX settlement corridors, multi-currency accounting, and regulatory exposure (BSP regulations).
• Tech-Savvy & AI Tool Literacy: Practical exposure to process automation,
  API integrations, and generative AI/agentic productivity tools. You know how to scope, test, and implement automated financial workflows rather than relying on manual bookkeeping.
• Change Leadership & Empathy: Proven ability to drive operational restructuring, redesign job scopes, and manage headcount reduction transitions with transparency, ethics, and professionalism.

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