Sr. Manager, Accounting

Satellite Office; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Office in Metro Manila seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead end-to-end accounting for a recently acquired $30M business unit. You will oversee general ledger, month-end close, revenue recognition, and balance sheet, ensuring accurate reporting under US GAAP while aligning with parent company standards.

This hands‑on role manages a small team, partners with senior Finance leaders, and drives integration projects over the next two years, focusing on controls, process improvement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Required).
• CPA/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, operational accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with broad ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete accounting function for a $30M acquired business unit, including general ledger, month-end close, account reconciliations, accruals, Inventory, revenue recognition, and balance sheet management.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Maintain accountability for the integrity of the division's financial results and balance sheet.
• Coordinate monthly reporting requirements and submissions to the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis leadership team.
• Support Broader BDA Accounting initiatives / projects as part of gaining capabilities and knowledge that will be required to lead the integration of this acquired business unit into BDA Systems and processes.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the acquired division.
• Review and analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to Accounting and FP&A leaders.
• Support efficient and effective reporting, journal entries and analysis required to consolidate financials, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Prepare schedules and analyses supporting management reporting, sales tax compliance, year end audits, and strategic decision‑making.
• Provide timely inputs for Sales commission estimates, support any bonus plan changes directed by HR.
• Maintain an effective control environment over the acquired business's accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Support Accounting leadership in providing necessary schedules and supporting documentation during annual external audits.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop a small accounting team, including a Billing Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure timely execution of billing, collections support, accounts payable, and month‑end close activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Act as the accounting lead for the division's future integration into the broader organization. As part of this Individual will support additional BDA Accounting workstreams
• Partner with corporate teams to standardize processes, improve controls, and align accounting practices with enterprise requirements.
• Support system migrations, process harmonization efforts, and integration workstreams over the next two years.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability while maintaining operational continuity.
• Act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership on accounting, financial reporting, and operational matters.
• Support strategic initiatives, business changes, and growth opportunities through sound financial stewardship.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve business processes and/or address accounting requirements

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for the end-to-end accounting operations of a recently acquired ~$30M business unit that currently operates on separate systems, processes, and controls from the parent organization. As part of a $650M+ enterprise experiencing significant growth, this role serves as the primary accounting leader for the acquired division, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and operational continuity while supporting a planned integration over the next two years.

This role requires a hands‑on accounting leader who can operate independently, manage the complexities of a standalone business, and partner effectively with Sr. Leaders in Finance and in the business. To gain understanding of integration requirements, individual will also support projects for Accounting. This role leads 2 individuals supporting: Order to Cash – Billing, collections processes as well as Procure to Pay / vendor invoice controls prior to payment approvals. The successful candidate will balance day‑to‑day accounting execution with longer‑term process improvement and integration initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Business Unit Accounting Ownership

• Own the complete accounting function for a $30M acquired business unit, including general ledger, month‑end close, account reconciliations, accruals, Inventory, revenue recognition, and balance sheet management.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.

• Maintain accountability for the integrity of the division's financial results and balance sheet.

• Coordinate monthly reporting requirements and submissions to the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis leadership team.

• Support Broader BDA Accounting initiatives / projects as part of gaining capabilities and knowledge that will be required to lead the integration of this acquired business unit into BDA Systems and processes.

Close, Reporting & Analysis

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the acquired division.

• Review and analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to Accounting and FP&A leaders.

• Support efficient and effective reporting, journal entries and analysis required to consolidate financials, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts.

• Prepare schedules and analyses supporting management reporting, sales tax compliance, year end audits, and strategic decision‑making.

• Provide timely inputs for Sales commission estimates, support any bonus plan changes directed by HR

Controls & Compliance

• Maintain an effective control environment over the acquired business's accounting processes.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

• Support Accounting leadership in providing necessary schedules and supporting documentation during annual external audits.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.

Accounting Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a small accounting team, including a Billing Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist.

• Establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure timely execution of billing, collections support, accounts payable, and month‑end close activities.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.

Integration & Transformation

• Act as the accounting lead for the division's future integration into the broader organization. As part of this Individual will support additional BDA Accounting workstreams

• Partner with corporate teams to standardize processes, improve controls, and align accounting practices with enterprise requirements.

• Support system migrations, process harmonization efforts, and integration workstreams over the next two years.

• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability while maintaining operational continuity.

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership on accounting, financial reporting, and operational matters.

• Support strategic initiatives, business changes, and growth opportunities through sound financial stewardship.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve business processes and/or address accounting requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA/MBA preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, operational accounting and financial reporting.

• Experience managing month‑end close and financial statement preparation.

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with broad ownership and accountability.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting acquisitions, carve‑outs, or post‑acquisition integration activities.

• Experience managing accounting for a standalone business unit, subsidiary, or legal entity.

• ERP implementation or finance transformation experience.

• Experience in a high‑growth or multi‑entity environment.

Success Measures

• Consistently delivers accurate and timely financial reporting for the acquired division.

• Maintains strong controls and balance sheet integrity.

• Builds effective partnerships across accounting, finance and key operational stakeholders

• Successfully prepares the business for integration while ensuring operational continuity.

• Drives process improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and standardization.