Global Finance Director

Global Finance Director

Location: Taguig City, Metro Manila Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Global Finance Director to report directly to the CEO and lead the organization’s global Finance, Accounting, Controllership, Tax Compliance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), ERP Systems, and Human Resources functions.

This executive-level role requires exceptional technical accounting expertise, international tax knowledge, strategic financial leadership, and strong stakeholder management capabilities. The successful candidate will strengthen financial governance, optimize business performance, enhance internal controls, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

We are looking for a hands-on, results-driven leader who can build scalable processes, lead cross-functional teams, and serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities1. Global Finance, Accounting, and Controllership

• Lead global accounting, controllership, cash management, and financial reporting operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with applicable GAAP, IFRS, AASB 15, AASB 16, statutory requirements, and tax regulations.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, external audits, and statutory filings.
• Review customer contracts and approve sales orders to ensure appropriate revenue recognition and compliance with AASB 15.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, including revenue recognition and transfer pricing.
• Oversee cash collections, working capital, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity management.

1. Global Tax Compliance and Planning

• Oversee indirect tax, VAT/GST, and corporate income tax compliance across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Philippines, Canada, and other applicable jurisdictions.
• Conduct tax nexus assessments and identify tax obligations across relevant markets.
• Manage tax audits and coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities.
• Oversee transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and financial consolidation.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities to improve tax efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.

1. Financial Planning, Analysis, and Budgeting

• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range financial planning in partnership with the CEO and business unit leaders.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and management reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, budget variances, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor performance against financial targets and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support sustainable business growth and cost optimization.

1. ERP Implementation and Process Improvement

• Lead the implementation, enhancement, and integration of NetSuite or other suitable enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Manage ERP project planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and post-implementation improvements.
• Optimize core Finance processes, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, and fixed asset management.
• Establish and improve standard operating procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting systems.

1. General Management and Business Operations

• Develop and monitor Finance and HR KPIs, service-level agreements, and departmental budgets.
• Improve operational efficiency through process standardization, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee expenditure, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Partner with regional leaders, business unit heads, and non-Finance stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Lead strategic, financial, and operational projects assigned by the CEO.

1. Human Resources Leadership

• Oversee HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, and the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR team members while ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Establish and improve HR policies, procedures, performance management frameworks, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Oversee employee onboarding, training and development, graduate programs, performance reviews, and offboarding.
• Partner with leaders to address employee concerns, workplace disputes, and workforce-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws across relevant operating jurisdictions.
• Monitor HR metrics, including turnover, cost per hire, time to fill, and compensation and benefits, to support business decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Professional Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Professional Experience

• At least 20 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Big Four accounting firm experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, with expert-level knowledge of AASB 15 (IFRS 15) and AASB 16.
• Proven experience managing tax compliance and preparing indirect tax and corporate income tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience managing a centralized Finance shared services center.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or mid-market ERP implementations.
• NetSuite and/or Odoo implementation experience is highly desirable.
• International business experience is preferred.
• Software industry experience is an advantage.
• Experience partnering with business units in a results-driven, sales-oriented environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong executive presence and experience presenting financial insights to the CEO and C-suite stakeholders.
• Excellent financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and complex financial modeling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including financial models and dashboards.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, internal controls, and process improvement.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams, establish processes, and lead organizational improvements.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against strict deadlines.
• Effective collaboration skills across multiple teams, disciplines, and countries.
• Open communicator who is willing to challenge existing processes and drive constructive change.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a strategic yet hands-on finance leader who can balance technical accounting excellence with commercial thinking, operational discipline, and people leadership. The ideal candidate will build scalable financial and HR processes, strengthen organizational controls, and help drive the company’s long-term growth.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV for consideration.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taguig