Global Finance Director

Flat Planet Philippines , Inc.; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 9,000,000 - 15,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flat Planet Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Global Finance Director (CPA) to lead accounting, controllership, tax compliance, and ERP implementations across global entities (AU, US, UK, DE, PH, CA).

Reporting directly to the Global CEO, you will drive end-to-end financial operations including month-end close, IFRS/AASB reporting, transfer pricing, and treasury management while collaborating with HR on payroll and labor compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance, or economics; CPA mandatory.
• 15+ years in finance with 5+ years in senior leadership in shared services/multinational setting.
• Deep proficiency in IFRS 15/16 and multi-country tax compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems NetSuite, Odoo, Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting, month-end close, audits, and IFRS/AASB reporting.
• Oversee tax compliance, transfer pricing, and treasury management.
• Drive ERP improvements and streamline O2C/P2P/R2R processes.
• Partner with HR on payroll and labor compliance across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-border teams

IFRS / AASB

ERP systems

Tax compliance

Treasury management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Economics

Active CPA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Odoo

Oracle

Job description

Global Finance Director (CPA / Shared Services)

Location: BGC, onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Information Technology / Software / Shared Services

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Global CEO, the Global Finance Director will have end-to-end accountability for all financial accounting, controllership, tax compliance, and systems implementation across global operating entities (AU, US, UK, DE, PH, CA).

This role serves as a key strategic partner to executive leadership, leading financial operations while maintaining collaborative oversight and alignment with regional HR functions (payroll and labor compliance).

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Controllership & Reporting

• Lead global accounting, month-end/year-end closing, statutory audits, and financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and AASB standards (specifically AASB 15/16).
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations and present financial health reports to the CEO and executive leadership.
• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive global accounting policies (e.g., revenue recognition, transfer pricing).

2. Tax Compliance & Treasury Management

• Oversee corporate income tax, indirect tax returns (VAT/GST), and tax compliance across international jurisdictions (AU, US, UK, DE, PH, CA).
• Manage transfer pricing computations, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and global financial consolidations.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital requirements, and banking partner relationships.

3. ERP Systems & Process Optimization

• Lead system enhancements and implementation of ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite / Odoo).
• Streamline core processes: Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Record-to-Report (R2R).

4. Strategic HR Collaboration & Operations (Plus Factor)

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership alignment for the HR and payroll function across operating regions.
• Partner with HR leads to monitor labor law compliance, compensation, payroll execution, and regional headcount budgeting.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or Economics. Active CPA qualification is mandatory.
• Audit Experience: Big-4 Accounting Firm experience is strictly required.
• Work Experience: 15+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role within a shared services or multi-national setup.
• Technical Mastery: Deep proficiency in AASB 15 / IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), AASB 16, multi-country tax compliance, and transfer pricing.
• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with mid-market/enterprise ERP systems (NetSuite, Odoo, Oracle).
• HR / General Ops Exposure: Solid working knowledge of regional payroll, tax compliance, and HR collaboration is a strong advantage.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience communicating with C-Suite executives, managing cross-border teams, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.