Finance Associate Director

Cushman & Wakefield; Taguig; On-site; PHP 4,500,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in the Philippines seeks a Finance Associate Director to lead full-spectrum finance operations, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. You will manage a team and collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to drive financial insights and policy alignment.

This role emphasizes statutory compliance, audits, digital transformation using Power BI, and strategic planning to optimize margins and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification recognized in the Philippines.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or audit.
• Experience in finance operations in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and compliance (IFRS/local GAAP; SOX and US GAAP familiarity).
• Lead statutory tax compliance, treasury management, and audits.
• Provide controllership oversight across Philippines service lines and cost allocations.
• Drive digital finance transformation using Power BI and automation.
• Lead AOP, monthly/quarterly reviews, and strategic recommendations to improve margins.

Skills

Forecasting

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA Philippines

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Workday / ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Finance Associate Director

Job Description Summary

The Finance Associate Director is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of finance operations for the Philippines entities, including financial reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. This role supports strategic decision-making by providing financial insights and ensures alignment with corporate policies and regulatory standards. The position also leads a finance team based in the Philippines and collaborates closely with regional and global stakeholders.

This position is under the Corporate Controllership, Finance Business Unit and reports to the Head of Controllership, Singapore & Southeast Asia.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and SEC reporting requirements, including quarterly financial reporting, is required due to the company’s listing on the US Nasdaq.
• Lead statutory tax compliance and treasury management for Philippines entities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure clean audit outcomes and adherence to risk and compliance standards.

Controllership & Operational Support

• Provide controllership oversight across all service lines in the Philippines, including Local Business, Global Occupier Services (GOS), and Shared Services Center (SSC).
• Ensure proper cost allocation and recharging of global/regional hub expenses to relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with APAC Finance to streamline regional reporting and cost allocations.
• Conduct thorough balance sheet reviews and implement corrective actions to ensure financial integrity.
• Strengthen governance across fraud prevention, risk management, and compliance by enhancing internal controls, ensuring alignment with corporate financial policies and regulatory standards, and leading complex BIR tax audits through proactive engagement, thorough documentation, and coordination with legal and tax advisors.
• Lead digital finance transformation initiatives, including automation of reporting and forecasting using tools such as Power BI and CoPilot AI. Champion data governance and build analytics capabilities within the finance function.
• Drive change management initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the finance function.

Business Partnering & Strategic Planning

• Provide administrative and operational oversight, along with cross-functional business support across multiple service lines and entities, including GOS and SSC.
• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process in collaboration with local and regional business leaders.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly business reviews with the Country Head and Regional CEO, present financial performance, forecasts, and provide strategic recommendations to drive margin improvement and cost optimization.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, and KPIs; analyze variances and deliver actionable insights.
• Support shared services on performance metrics and SLA adherence.
• Co-lead cross-functional projects such as pricing strategy and procurement savings to drive operational efficiency.
• Support revenue recognition processes and educate stakeholders on compliance requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team in the Philippines, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and professional development within the team.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification recognized in the Philippines is required.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or audit, including internal audit and controllership roles.
• Proven experience in managing finance operations in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Experience in financial planning is required; prior involvement in leading internal and external audits, including statutory and regulatory audits is preferred.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, and treasury operations.
• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Workday).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly adaptable and resilient in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong leadership qualities including integrity, decisiveness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

Being part of a growing global company;

Career development and a promote from within culture;

An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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