Finance Supervisor (CPA)

Confidential; Metro Manila; Presencial; PHP 1.200.000 - 1.900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential is seeking a Finance Supervisor to lead the organization’s financial operations across local and international operations. The role partners with executive leadership to drive financial reporting, profitability analysis, cash flow management, and internal controls in a fast-paced BPO/shared services environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active CPA license, with 5+ years in finance and at least 2 years in supervision within a BPO/SS/IT-BPM setting and is proficient in PEZA/BOI

Formación

• Active CPA license is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of finance and accounting experience, with 2+ years in supervisory capacity within a BPO/Shared Services/IT-BPM organization.
• Technical exposure to PEZA/BOI tax regulations, transfer pricing, US GAAP/IFRS, and multi-currency accounting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with timely, accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) per IFRS/US GAAP.
• Oversee AP/AR, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and GL reconciliation; manage internal controls and statutory compliance.
• Drive FP&A activities—budgeting, re-forecasting, and long-term planning; partner with Ops and Account teams on KPIs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Financial analysis

BPO finance domain

Compliance understanding

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance

Herramientas

SAP / Oracle / NetSuite

Descripción del empleo

The Finance Supervisor oversees the organization’s financial operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), statutory accounting, tax compliance, and revenue assurance across local and international operations. Acting as a strategic business partner to operational leads and executive leadership, this role manages financial reporting, profitability analysis by account or client, cash flow management, and internal controls in a fast-paced BPO or shared services environment.

This position requires a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with proven expertise in BPO/Shared Services operations, revenue recognition models, client profitability tracking, transfer pricing, local statutory compliance, and international financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Lead the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) in accordance with PFRS/IFRS and US GAAP.
• Oversee financial operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), fixed assets, payroll accounting, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Manage statutory compliance, liaising with local regulatory bodies (BIR, SEC, PEZA/BOI, local government units) and external audit firms.

2. Financial Planning, Analysis (FP&A) & Business Partnering

• Drive annual budgeting, quarterly re-forecasting, and long-term financial planning across business units, client accounts, and shared service centers.
• Perform seat-cost analysis, client/account profitability reviews, billability tracking, and variance analyses to identify operational efficiency opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Account Management teams to forecast headcounts, labor costs, margins, and operational KPIs (e.g., utilization rates, billable hours).

3. Treasury, Cash Flow & Revenue Assurance

• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and foreign exchange (FX) exposure monitoring.
• Manage client billing, revenue recognition (including pass-through expenses and SLA penalties/incentives), and collections management.
• Maintain relations with commercial banks, credit institutions, and corporate financial advisors.

4. Internal Controls, Tax & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX compliance, internal financial controls) to mitigate financial risk and fraud.
• Manage corporate tax strategy, transfer pricing documentation, PEZA tax incentive filings, and deferred tax calculations.
• Lead internal and external audit engagements, addressing audit queries and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Manage, mentor, and elevate a team of accounting supervisors, financial analysts, and accounting specialists.
• Identify automation opportunities within accounting workflows, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and financial reporting tools.
• Formulate and enforce finance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and approval matrices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Financial Closing Speed & Accuracy: On-time month-end close with zero material audit adjustments.
• Forecast Accuracy: Minimal variance ($\le 5\%$) between projected vs. actual revenues, margins, and operating expenses.
• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Maintaining targeted collections timelines and reducing aged receivables.
• Statutory Compliance: 100% on-time tax filings and regulatory reporting with zero non-compliance penalties.
• Account Profitability: Accurate seat-cost and account-level margin visibility provided to business units.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Experience

• Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 5 years of overall finance and accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity within a BPO, Shared Services, or IT-BPM organization.
• Technical Exposure: In-depth knowledge of PEZA/BOI tax regulations, transfer pricing, US GAAP/IFRS, and multi-currency accounting.

Systems & Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in enterprise ERP software.
• Strong understanding of BPO commercial structures (Time & Materials, Fixed Price, FTE pricing models).