Finance Director External Reporting And Statutory Compliance

Michael Page; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Regional leadership exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Finance Leader in the Philippines to head a large finance team and drive external reporting, governance, and statutory compliance across several countries.

The role offers a hybrid work model with strong regional leadership exposure, focusing on transformation, automation, and process excellence within a multinational environment.

A CPA with 12–15 years in statutory reporting and controllership, IFRS knowledge, and stellar stakeholder management will thrive.

Qualifications

• CPA with 12–15 years in statutory compliance or controllership in a multinational setting.
• Experience leading large teams (50–60 staff).
• Strong IFRS and local statutory reporting knowledge.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead external reporting, governance, and statutory compliance across multiple countries.
• Ensure timely delivery of financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Oversee accounting balances, reconciliations, and statutory audits.
• Act as primary liaison for auditors and external stakeholders.
• Drive governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

CPA (Licensed)

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Description:

• Lead a large finance team and shape reporting excellence.
• Hybrid work model with strong regional leadership exposure.

About Our Client

The organisation is a large multinational business with a complex global finance environment and extensive statutory reporting requirements. It is focused on maintaining strong governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across its finance operations.

Job Description

• Lead external reporting, governance, and statutory compliance activities across multiple countries.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial statements, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounting balances, reconciliations, and statutory audit activities.
• Act as the primary liaison for auditors and key external stakeholders.
• Drive governance, risk management, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on compliance implications.
• Support system integrations, process migrations, and finance transformation projects.
• Manage escalations and ensure effective stakeholder communication and issue resolution.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 50 to 60 professionals.
• Drive automation, efficiency, and service excellence initiatives across the function.

The Successful Applicant

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 12 to 15 years of experience in statutory compliance, controllership, or a related finance leadership role within a multinational shared service, global business service, or center of excellence.
• Experience in a Big 4 firm is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven experience managing and developing large teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

What's on Offer

• Leadership opportunity managing a team of approximately 50 to 60 staff.
• Strategic regional exposure across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
• Hybrid work arrangement on a mid-shift schedule.
• Opportunity to lead transformation, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Significant people leadership and talent development responsibilities.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7098688