Strategic Accounting Manager: Close & Controls

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

Job summary

Satellite Office is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, oversee monthly closes, payroll, expenses, fixed assets, and cash reconciliations, reporting to the Finance Director.

The role emphasizes U.S. GAAP compliance, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements, with hands-on accounting and team leadership across a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial close and general ledger accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, operational accounting and financial reporting.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Experience supporting consolidated financial reporting in a high growth, multi-entity organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and compliance with accounting policies.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances as needed.
• Support the Finance Director in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting.
• Support efficient and effective reporting, journal entries and analysis required to consolidate financials, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate audit requests.
• Oversee payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Partner with Human Resources and payroll providers to ensure timely and compliant payroll processing.
• Oversee accounting for operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and asset disposals.
• Review capital project accounting and related reconciliations.
• Oversee all bank account reconciliations and cash accounting activities.
• Drive implementation of tools or process improvements to enhance reconciliation and transaction recording processes.
• Support treasury activities by maintaining accurate cash records and strong internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Establish priorities and ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automate manual activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Satellite Office is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, oversee monthly closes, payroll, expenses, fixed assets, and cash reconciliations, reporting to the Finance Director.

The role emphasizes U.S. GAAP compliance, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements, with hands-on accounting and team leadership across a multi-entity environment.