Fintech Corporate Controller: Strategic, Hands-On Leader

Connext; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Connext is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead end-to-end accounting and financial operations for a growing fintech/payments organization. You will drive financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and multi-entity consolidation while partnering with executives on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing audits, strengthening internal controls, and delivering board-ready reports. The role requires leadership, strong English communication, and willingness to align hours

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, GL, AP/AR, payroll, treasury.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience overseeing accounting teams, including offshore teams.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and audits.
• Ability to work hands-on while guiding strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Own month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Oversee U.S. GAAP reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and payment-processor reconciliations.
• Manage treasury activities including cash management, wires, FX, and escrow accounting.
• Lead multi-entity consolidation across international operations.
• Manage internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulations, and policies.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and profitability analyses.
• Prepare executive- and board-level financial reports with actionable insights.
• Lead offshore accounting team through coaching and performance management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and automation.
• Partner with leadership on business decisions, M&A, due diligence, and ERP implementations.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Financial close

Month-end close

Year-end close

Multi-entity consolidation

Audit management

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

People management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Connext is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead end-to-end accounting and financial operations for a growing fintech/payments organization. You will drive financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and multi-entity consolidation while partnering with executives on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing audits, strengthening internal controls, and delivering board-ready reports. The role requires leadership, strong English communication, and willingness to align hours