Financial Controller

What You Will Do Lead the full-cycle monthly, quarterly, and year-end close — including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis — and prepare financial results for global consolidation Oversee the full spectrum of accounting operations across APAC entities, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and bank reconciliations Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, local standards, and statutory requirements; manage GST/VAT filings and lead year-end statutory audits with external tax advisors and government agencies Act as an embedded finance partner to regional business leaders, supporting vendor management, PO creation, invoice approvals, and accurate expense classification Partner with global Finance and IT teams to deploy and optimize ERP and financial reporting systems, and drive automation and simplification of manual accounting workflows Manage a team of two direct reports along with third-party bookkeeping providers in Japan and the Philippines Coordinate and attend regional board meetings in partnership with the country manager as a member of the local board Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a professional certification (CPA, Chartered Accountant, ACCA, or CIMA) and 10 years of progressive experience Proven track record in APAC finance leadership, including hands-on experience with India, Japan, and Philippines financial reporting standards, India GST/VAT reporting, and leading statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions Expert knowledge of accounting principles and full-cycle operations — General Ledger, AR/AP, Fixed Assets, foreign currency management, and complex monthly consolidations Advanced experience with mid-to-large scale ERP systems (such as NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks) and expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and analysis Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to act as a financial liaison, advise on commercial contracts, and partner with senior business leaders on finance decisions Ability to utilize approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support productivity, efficiency, and quality of work, while maintaining accountability for all AI-generated outputs Please note that this is a confidential search. We kindly ask that all candidates keep details of this opportunity and any related conversations private throughout the recruitment process.