RTR Associate Director

Grant Thornton (US); Makati; In loco; PHP 3.000.000 - 6.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Grant Thornton (US) seeks an accomplished finance leader to head global controllership and strategic finance initiatives in a multinational setting. You will drive financial close, reporting, and compliance while partnering with CFOs and senior controllers to improve processes and efficiency.

You will lead cross-geography teams, oversee ERP platforms, and advance transformation projects, aiming for high-quality outputs and robust internal controls.

Competenze

• Recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in multinational environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with other GAAPs.
• Proven experience leading 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.
• Fluency in English

Mansioni

• Lead global controllership functions including financial close and statutory reporting across jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic financial insights and partner with client CFOs and Controllers.
• Act as a senior advisor to multinational clients for alignment with global finance strategies.
• Influence and scale the BPO team for the FAAS practice.
• Oversee preparation, review, and consolidation of IFRS/GAAP financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations and policies.
• Lead proposals, pricing strategies, and stakeholder engagement for new opportunities.
• Manage and mentor finance professionals across geographies; deliver projects on time and budget.
• Drive automation, standardisation and ERP enhancements across operations.
• Champion digital auditing tools and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Team leadership

Compliance awareness

Formazione

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA)

Strumenti

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Netsuite

ONE SOURCE

Caseware

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• 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.

Team Leadership, Transition Management & Project Management

• 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

• Recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• 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.
• Fluency in English