Finance Manager / AP Lead (US Shared Services)

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Global exposure

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in Pasig City, Philippines, seeks a Finance Manager / AP Lead for US Shared Services. Hybrid: 4 days per month in-office. Night shift: 20:00–05:00 Manila time.

You will oversee end-to-end P2P operations, AP invoice processing, intercompany settlements, and vendor governance across global units. You will partner with US controllers, procurement, and supply chain to optimize working capital, drive process automation, ensure US GAAP and SOX compliance, and deliver executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive AP/P2P/General Accounting in multinational SSC/BPO.
• 5 years of leadership experience managing supervisors or teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle/SAP ERP and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP invoice processing, disbursements, intercompany, and GRNI management.
• Partner with US Controllership, procurement, and vendors globally.
• Drive process automation and improvement across P2P workflows.
• Ensure US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Develop executive dashboards and monthly close analytics.

Skills

Accounts Payable

P2P operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

ERP systems

Power BI

Workflow automation

US GAAP

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Hyperion

OneStream

Power BI

Job description

Industry: Global Manufacturing / Engineering / Shared Services

Location: Pasig City, Metro Manila (Hybrid: 4 days/month in-office)

Work Schedule: Night Shift (20:00 PM - 05:00 AM Manila Time)

Position Summary

The Finance Manager / AP Lead for US Shared Services serves as a key operational and strategic leader within our client's Global Finance Shared Services organization. Reporting directly to senior shared services leadership, this role oversees end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations—including AP Invoice Processing & Resolution, AP Payments, AP Intercompany, and Vendor Governance across supported global operating units.

The ideal candidate will lead multiple operational teams through direct supervisors, partnering closely with US controllers, procurement, supply chain, and executive business stakeholders to optimize working capital, champion process automation, and maintain robust internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Governance: Provide strategic direction for AP invoice processing, disbursements, intercompany settlements, and GRNI management. Establish operational targets, maintain SLAs, and lead high-performing supervisory and functional teams.
• Stakeholder & US Business Partnership: Act as the primary escalation point and business partner for US Controllership teams, plant controllers, procurement leadership, and global vendor partners.
• Process Transformation & Automation: Drive continuous improvement roadmaps across P2P workflows. Lead initiatives to eliminate invoice holds, optimize first-pass match rates, and leverage ERP/automation capabilities (Oracle, SAP, Esker, or similar tools).
• Compliance & Financial Controls: Ensure full compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, corporate accounting policies, and internal audit standards across all managed entities.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and present executive-level operational dashboards, KPI tracking, capacity planning models, and monthly close support analytics.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, P2P operations, or General Accounting within a multinational Shared Services / BPO environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing supervisors, team leads, or cross-functional teams.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX controls, and end-to-end P2P lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with major enterprise ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and modern financial technologies (Hyperion, OneStream, Power BI, or workflow automation tools).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, executive communication skills, and the capability to navigate complex global matrix organizations.

Work Setup & Perks

• Work Setup: Hybrid Model - only 4 days per month required on-site at the Pasig City office (The Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons).
• Global Exposure: Direct daily interaction with US leadership and global operations.
• Career Path: High-visibility leadership track with opportunity for movement across global finance, solutions analysis, and regional accounting management.