Controller

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Makati, Southern Manila District, National Capital Region
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Controller will manage accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, leading an accounting team, and supporting financial reporting and audits.
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Arbour Group is looking for a full-time Controller to join their client's organization- one of the leading organizations in the USA specializing in custom signage and branded environments.
The Controller will be responsible for leading the accounting operations within the shared services function, overseeing general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities. This role ensures timely and accurate financial statements, maintains compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, and supports business units through standardized processes and continuous improvement. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the company’s financial results and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Main Tasks:

  • Team Leadership:
    • Lead all day-to-day shared services accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and staff accountants.
    • Supervise and develop the accounting team to ensure a high-performing, collaborative environment.
    • Monitor KPIs to ensure service levels, quality, and efficiency targets are met.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Meet corporate deadlines to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close.
    • Lead the month-end close process for the Philippines entity, including financial reporting, payroll, and cash flow forecasting.
    • Review reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses.
    • Ensure financial statements comply with US GAAP and corporate policies.
    • Implement standardized processes across business units.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and automation.
    • Support the annual external audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation, and implement process improvements based on audit findings or evolving compliance requirements.
    • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
    • Implement and monitor effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
    • Assist with financial strategy, risk analysis, and long-term planning.
    • Support strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a resident of the Philippines
  • Able to work on a night shift, following US time zone
  • Willing to have a hybrid work setup with onsite days at Makati, Metro Manila
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
  • CPA designation preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Controller.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, growing environment.

What's on Offer?

  • Work in a company with a solid track record of performance
  • Have a hybrid working arrangement, on top of a competitive salary offer and employment benefits 
  • Have the opportunity to work with a diverse team and collaborate with different industry experts and SMEs internationally

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals while developing your career in a multinational organization. Apply Now!

Top Skills

Excel
NetSuite
Quickbooks
SAP
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The Company
HQ: Burlington, MA
1,385 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

PharmaLex is a leading provider of specialized services for the pharma, biotech and medtech industries.

We guide you from early strategic planning activities and non-clinical requirements through clinical development, regulatory submission processes and post-approval/maintenance post-launch activities. Our experts use technology enabled solutions to support you through the entire product lifecycle. We deliver exceptional results - going above and beyond the standard to deliver tailor-made solutions worldwide.

The PharmaLex Group now has over 3000 employees, with 68 offices in 32 countries and more than 1000 satisfied clients worldwide.

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