APAC Financial Controller: Close, Compliance & Controls Leader

Seagate Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Shugart, Singapore is seeking an experienced Regional Finance and Controllership leader to oversee APAC financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls. You will partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to ensure accurate management reporting and strong governance across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes building regional accounting policy, leading audits, and driving ERP/SAP-driven process improvements while maintaining SOX compliance and

Qualifications

• 12 to 18 years of progressive finance experience
• 5 to 8 years in controllership, finance director, or regional leadership
• Experience managing multiple APAC countries and shared-service relationships
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA) and strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across APAC entities under US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements
• Lead statutory audits, SOX controls, and audit remediation efforts
• Oversee intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and legal entity governance across APAC
• Drive ERP and SAP modernization, automation, and data quality initiatives
• Provide regional payroll strategy and governance, including compliance monitoring and audits

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

SOX

Consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Foreign currency accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Automation/tools

Job description

Seagate Technology in Shugart, Singapore is seeking an experienced Regional Finance and Controllership leader to oversee APAC financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls. You will partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to ensure accurate management reporting and strong governance across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes building regional accounting policy, leading audits, and driving ERP/SAP-driven process improvements while maintaining SOX compliance and