Financial Controller

Pinnacle Cold Storage; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Cold Storage is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead local controllership, statutory compliance, treasury, and financial reporting functions. This leadership role requires collaboration with local management, regional finance leadership, banks, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure strong financial governance and support strategic decision-making for growth.

The successful candidate will oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and external audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5–7+ years in accounting, controllership, financial reporting, audit, or finance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS/PAS, BIR tax compliance, SEC reporting, and local filings.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, and external audit coordination.
• Experience managing banking relationships, debt facilities, cash flow forecasts, and covenant monitoring is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; QuickBooks or ERP systems advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial close and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with PFRS/PAS, BIR, SEC and statutory obligations.
• Strengthen internal controls and coordinate audits.
• Manage banking relationships, cash flow, debt servicing, and liquidity planning.
• Drive process improvements and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Treasury

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead local controllership, statutory compliance, treasury, and financial reporting functions. This leadership role requires regular collaboration with local management, regional finance leadership, banks, auditors, tax advisors, and operational teams to ensure strong financial governance, support funding requirements, and drive strategic decision-making for business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Compliance – Lead close process, ensure compliance with PFRS/PAS, BIR, SEC, and statutory obligations.

• Internal Controls & Audit – Strengthen controls, coordinate audits, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

• Banking & Treasury – Manage banking relationships, cash flow, debt servicing, and liquidity planning.

• Process improvement & Leadership – Drive efficiency, system optimisation, and mentor finance team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification strongly preferred

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in accounting, controllership, financial reporting, audit, or finance leadership, preferably in a multinational, asset‑intensive, logistics, industrial, real estate, or infrastructure‑related environment

• Strong working knowledge of PFRS/PAS, BIR tax compliance, SEC reporting, statutory audit requirements, and local Philippine regulatory filings

• Solid experience in month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and external audit coordination

• Experience managing banking relationships, debt facilities, cash flow forecasts, funding requirements, lender reporting, and covenant monitoring is highly desirable

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with QuickBooks or other ERP systems is an advantage

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to translate financial information into clear business insights for local and regional stakeholders