RTR Associate Director

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 9,548,000 - 14,640,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks a strategic finance leader to oversee global controllership, close processes, and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will partner with CFOs and Controllers to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with IFRS and other GAAPs.

You will lead and scale high-performing teams across geographies, drive BPO delivery, and guide complex accounting assessments in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in multinational finance environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with other GAAPs.
• Proven experience managing international financial reporting, audits, and compliance across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale finance transformation and system implementation projects.
• Experience developing and scaling delivery teams, shared service centres and GBS centres.
• Experience with procurement functions desirable.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite) and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global controllership functions across jurisdictions, including close, statutory reporting, and internal controls.
• Partner with client CFOs/Controllers to drive process improvements and efficiency.
• Act as senior advisor ensuring alignment with global finance strategies and compliance.
• Scale the BPO delivery team and develop FAAS capabilities.
• Oversee consolidation of financial statements under IFRS and multiple GAAPs.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting regulations and corporate policies.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and guidance on complex transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Netsuite

ONESOURCE

Caseware

Job description

Strategic Financial & Controllership Leadership

• Lead and oversee global controllership functions, including financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic financial insights and partner with client CFOs and Controllers to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Act as a senior advisor to multinational clients, ensuring alignment with global finance strategies and compliance frameworks.
• Influence and scale the BPO team, contributing to the long-term vision and capability development of the FAAS practice.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements under IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP, and other international standards.
• Ensure robust compliance with local and international accounting regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and provide guidance on complex transactions and regulatory changes.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior finance leaders in multinational corporations and publicly listed companies.
• Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and stakeholder engagement for new business opportunities.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals across multiple geographies.
• Design and implement project plans, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and budget adherence.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence.

Systems & Process Optimisation

• Drive transformation initiatives through automation, standardisation, and system enhancements.
• Leverage ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Netsuite to optimize financial operations and reporting.
• Champion the use of digital tools including ONESOURCE, Caseware, and other electronic auditing platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, including significant controllership or finance leadership roles in multinational environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with other GAAPs (e.g., German, French, Spanish) is a plus.
• Proven experience managing international financial reporting, audits, and compliance across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale finance transformation and system implementation projects.
• Experience developing and scaling delivery teams, shared service centres and GBS centres
• Experience with procurement functions desirable
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite) and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.