Financial Controller (CPA)

LCC - Liberty Commercial Center Inc.; Albay; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Commercial Center Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all financial aspects of its food group operations.

The role requires leadership, analytical skills, and deep knowledge of financial dynamics in the food and beverage industry. You will manage accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; monitor performance through KPIs; and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy required (CPA preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in a senior financial role, preferably in food/FMCG.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and statistics.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for accuracy.
• Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Conduct cost analyses to support pricing decisions and profitability.
• Track KPIs and drive financial performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulators.
• Supervise the finance and accounting team and foster development.
• Provide strategic financial input to senior management and business units.
• Oversee inventory and cost control in manufacturing and distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

The Financial Controller will oversee all financial aspects of the food group's operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of the food and beverage industry's financial dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall financial operations of the food group, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure financial information has been recorded accurately.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial statements and management reports.
• Conduct cost analysis to support pricing decisions and improve profitability.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements in financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Supervise the finance and accounting team, fostering development and accountability.
• Provide strategic financial input and support to senior management and business units.
• Oversee inventory and cost control processes in manufacturing and distribution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy (CPA preferred).
• At least 5-8 years of experience in a senior financial role, preferably in the food or FMCG sector.
• Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.