Finance Controller

STORAGEMART CORPORATION; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

StorageMart Corporation in Manila is seeking a Financial Controller to own the integrity of our numbers and build a finance function that can support rapid growth and potential REIT readiness. You will drive month-end close, manage audits, and implement strong controls across multi-site operations, while delivering lender-ready reporting and strategic FP&A capabilities.

The role requires CPA with 8+ years of experience, PFRS fluency, and a track record of leading finance teams in property or

Qualifications

• CPA with 8+ years in finance leadership roles.
• PFRS fluency, especially lease accounting (PFRS 16).
• Experience owning month-end close and external audits.
• Bank covenant reporting and loan analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close (5–7 days) and balance sheet packs.
• Produce monthly P&L by facility and budget-vs-actual with variance commentary.
• Manage external audit; drive year-end adjustments to near zero.
• Own tax compliance and BIR exposure; avoid penalties.
• Maintain bank reporting and covenant tracking (DSCR, debt-to-EBITDA).
• Design and enforce internal controls: three-way match with Purchasing.
• Build FP&A: cash forecasting and capex tracking.
• Prepare multi-entity consolidation and REIT reporting.
• Supervise Accounting Head and team; develop bench strength.

Skills

CPA

8+ years

PFRS fluency

Month-end close ownership

Education

CPA Certification

Job description

Financial Controller

Mission: Own the integrity of StorageMart's numbers and build the finance function that supports doubling the portfolio - accurate books, lender-ready reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close (target 5-7 working days) and the full balance sheet reconciliation pack

• Produce the monthly management reporting pack: P&L by facility, budget-vs-actual with variance commentary

• Manage external audit; drive year-end adjustments to near zero

• Own tax compliance and BIR exposure; zero penalties and surcharges

• Maintain bank and lender reporting, covenant tracking (DSCR, debt-to-EBITDA), and loan documentation

• Design and enforce internal controls: three-way match with Purchasing, cash advance liquidation, approval limits

• Build FP&A capability - cash forecasting, feasibility support for new sites, capex tracking

• Prepare for multi-entity consolidation (PropCo/OpCo) and eventual REIT-grade reporting

• Supervise the Accounting Head and team; develop bench strength

Must-haves

• CPA, 8+ years, currently controller or assistant controller

• PFRS fluency - especially PFRS 16 lease accounting (long-tenor leases and subleases are core to our model)

• Owned a month-end close personally; faced external auditors directly

• Bank-facing experience: covenant reporting, loan drawdowns, refinancing support

Preferred: Big 4 audit background; property, real estate, or multi-site retail experience; ERP migration; REIT or REIT sponsor exposure.