Regional GL Transformation Lead (Hybrid)

Michael Page; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a global organization to lead a high-impact regional GL team in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on overseeing month-end close, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements across the finance function.

A successful candidate will bring strong leadership, extensive R2R experience, and expertise in IFRS/US GAAP, supported by ERP proficiency. This is a strategic role with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 8–10 years in R2R or General Ledger accounting roles.
• 2–3 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of General Ledger accountants.
• Partner with finance teams, business stakeholders, and auditors.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex accounting matters.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives.
• Lead transitions, process migrations, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Support system implementations and finance transformation projects.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Automation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page is partnering with a global organization to lead a high-impact regional GL team in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on overseeing month-end close, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements across the finance function.

A successful candidate will bring strong leadership, extensive R2R experience, and expertise in IFRS/US GAAP, supported by ERP proficiency. This is a strategic role with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.