Finance Manager - Controller

Lagunilla & Co.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lagunilla & Co. is seeking a Controller (Finance Manager) to lead the financial backbone of our client’s business in the Philippines.

This role goes beyond traditional accounting, setting the standard for financial discipline, protecting margins, and delivering leadership with actionable insights for rapid decision‑making. The position covers financial control, reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, and business partnering with department heads to drive process

Qualifications

• CPA certification or strong accounting/finance background.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of Philippine tax and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Build and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Skills

CPA certification

Finance / accounting background

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

About Claritas

Eliminate vendor fragmentation and administrative friction. Claritas delivers integrated finance, tax, legal, and HR execution through a single point of institutional accountability for businesses of the future.

About the Client

A chef‑driven, one‑stop kitchen design, fabrication, and equipment supplier specializing in high‑performance professional kitchens for restaurants, hotels, commissaries, and institutions across the Philippines

We are looking for a Controller (Finance Manager)

We are building a world‑class organization and looking for a Controller (Finance Manager) who can own the financial backbone of the business. This is not just an accounting role — you'll be the one setting the standard for financial discipline, protecting the company's margins, and giving leadership the insights needed to make smart, fast decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Build and maintain internal controls that safeguard company assets.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor receivables, payables, and credit lines to optimize liquidity.
• Forecast cash flow and anticipate financing needs.
• Improve collection processes and payment terms.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budget planning and rolling forecasts.
• Partner with department heads to track performance against budgets.
• Provide variance analysis with clear, actionable insights.

Tax & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations, government reporting, and audits.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulators.

Business Partnering

• Support leadership in financial decision‑making with scenario analysis.
• Recommend process improvements and systems upgrades to strengthen financial operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management — balancing risk management with growth.

Qualifications

• CPA or strong accounting/finance background (mandatory).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, ideally with exposure to both corporate and project‑based environments.
• Strong grasp of Philippine tax and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
• A detail‑oriented operator who thrives on structure, but with the ability to think big‑picture.
• Comfortable in a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment where things move fast.