Financial Controller – Financial Reporting & Accounting – CA/CPA/IIM/MDI/ISB Embark Pace

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a Financial Controller to act as the strategic backbone of our finance function, overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and governance. You will partner with the CFO and executive leadership to drive fiscal discipline, optimize capital allocation, and ensure data integrity.

This role emphasizes robust internal controls, advanced financial analysis, and shaping long-term financial health across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex financial reporting and accounting operations in large-scale organizations.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in designing and auditing internal control systems to minimize risk.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing finance teams.
• Advanced analytical mindset with financial modeling for strategic planning.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or MBA.
• Ability to navigate hybrid work environments and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct the end-to-end financial reporting process to provide accurate, timely insights to the board and external stakeholders.
• Design and implement rigorous internal control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles to align departmental spending with the companys overarching strategic objectives.
• Oversee complex accounting operations, including general ledger management and month-end closures, to maintain data integrity.
• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue growth levers that impact the bottom line.
• Mentor and lead high-performing finance teams, fostering accountability, precision, and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Strategic storytelling

Education

CA/CPA or MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role Overview:

As a Financial Controller, you will serve as the strategic backbone of our finance function, overseeing the entire spectrum of accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal governance.

You will partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team to drive fiscal discipline, optimize capital allocation, and ensure the integrity of our financial data.

By spearheading robust internal controls and sophisticated financial analysis, you will provide the actionable insights necessary to steer business growth and mitigate operational risks.

This role is pivotal in shaping our long-term financial health and maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• – Direct the end-to-end financial reporting process to provide accurate, timely, and transparent insights to the board and external stakeholders.
• – Design and implement rigorous internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• – Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles to align departmental spending with the companys overarching strategic objectives.
• – Oversee complex accounting operations, including general ledger management and month-end closures, to maintain the highest level of data integrity.
• – Conduct deep-dive financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue growth levers that directly impact the bottom line.
• – Mentor and lead high-performing finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous process improvement.

Required Skillset:

• – Demonstrated mastery in managing complex financial reporting and accounting operations within large-scale, fast-paced organizations.
• – Proven ability to translate intricate financial data into clear, strategic narratives for non-finance stakeholders and executive leadership.
• – Strong proficiency in designing and auditing internal control systems to minimize operational risk and ensure audit readiness.
• – Exceptional leadership capabilities, with a track record of building, managing, and developing diverse finance teams over a 15 – 22 year career trajectory.
• – Advanced analytical mindset, capable of leveraging financial modeling to support high-stakes decision-making and long-term business planning.
• – Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, or an MBA from a premier institute, reflecting a strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting principles.
• – High degree of adaptability and professional maturity, with the ability to navigate hybrid work environments and lead cross-functional initiatives with ease.