R2R Director

Michael Page International Recruitment Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 4,800,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Philippines in Makati seeks an R2R Director to lead end-to-end Record-to-Report activities within a global service center. The role focuses on building a high-performing accounting organization, standardizing processes, and driving automation with Finance and IT.

The successful candidate will manage month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, oversee reconciliations, and partner with auditors to ensure timely audits while developing talent and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience with R2R and financial reporting leadership.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audits.
• Experience in global service center growth and cross-regional collaboration.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP; strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report activities across the scope.
• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes with governance.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and resolve items.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate audit support with internal/external auditors.
• Develop and scale the accounting organization; talent development.
• Partner with Finance and IT for system implementations.
• Support cross-functional collaboration for operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Talent development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

Reporting to the Global Business Service Leader, this role will be based in Makati, Philippines. The R2R Director will lead end-to-end Record-to-Report activities, oversee core accounting operations, and maintain a strong control environment to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The role will play a critical part in supporting the continued growth of the center by scaling capabilities, strengthening processes, and building a high-performing accounting organization within a global multinational service center environment. This leader will also drive process standardization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance and IT to enable operational excellence, effective governance, and successful system implementations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting operations team, providing clear direction, coaching, and leadership across the Record-to-Report scope

• Build a strong organization and capability pipeline by setting clear objectives, managing performance, and supporting talent development and succession planning

• Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting across the supported scope

• Own and drive the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring strong governance, adherence to timelines, and high-quality close execution

• Drive the accurate and timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring effective review, follow-up, and resolution of outstanding items

• Ensure balance sheet integrity and the overall quality of financial records through strong review controls, issue resolution, and disciplined accounting governance

• Partner with internal and external auditors by coordinating audit support, preparing required schedules, and ensuring timely closure of audit observations

• Drive global standardization of accounting processes, controls, and ways of working to improve consistency, scalability, and service delivery

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline accounting activities, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency

• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to simplify processes, eliminate waste, improve quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred

• Significant progressive experience in accounting, audit, and finance, including leadership responsibility within Record-to-Report or broader accounting operations

• Strong experience managing month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support in a complex shared services or service center environment

• Experience building, scaling, or supporting the growth of a service center, including establishing capabilities, processes, and team structures

• Experience working in a global multinational service center environment, with the ability to operate effectively across regions, stakeholders, and cultures

• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and corporate compliance requirements, including IFRS and/or US GAAP

• Demonstrated experience leading teams, developing talent, and driving accountability and performance across accounting operations

• Exposure to process standardization, continuous improvement, automation, and transformation initiatives within finance or accounting functions

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

Work Setup & Schedule

• Hybrid Work Arrangement (3 days onsite and 2 days WFH)

• Mid-shift, must be open to working night shift when business needs require