Financial Controller

Job Type: Full-time

Job Shift: 12:00 am - 9:00 am (Philippine Time Zone)

Location Requirement: This is a hybrid role. Our office is located at Arthaland Century Pacific Tower, 5th Avenue, BGC. This role is required to go into our office at least one day a week.

Who we are

At Point, we make homeownership more valuable and accessible. Join us in creating innovative financial products that help homeowners and aspiring buyers. If you're seeking a career where your work truly matters, this is it.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller based in the Philippines to take ownership of our local financial operations. This critical role will manage the Philippine books, with a strong emphasis on payroll, accounting financials, tax compliance, treasury management, and government reporting. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, independent, and able to manage various accounting functions autonomously while ensuring accurate reporting to the U.S. head office.  The position also involves managing treasury functions, including overseeing transfer approvals and ensuring compliance with SEC regulations related to domestic investing. The Controller will work closely with government agencies, track tax payments, handle payroll, and occasionally support HR operations.

Job responsibilities

• Local Accounting & Payroll Management: Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements for the Philippine branch, ensuring compliance with local laws. Prioritize payroll processing, ensuring proper withholding taxes and deductions are made, and records are in compliance with Philippine labor regulations.
• Tax Compliance & Government Reporting: Manage local tax filings including VAT, income tax, and withholding tax. Ensure compliance with BIR and other regulatory agencies such as SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
• Treasury Management: Approve and track all financial transfers and monitor treasury activities to ensure compliance with SEC regulations for domestic investments. Oversee the purchase of financial instruments as required.
• Financial Reviews & Reporting: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews, ensuring accuracy and identifying potential issues. Submit comprehensive financial reports to the U.S. head office on a timely basis.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure proper financial management and safeguard the company’s assets. Ensure compliance with relevant Philippine regulations and global accounting standards.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles. Monitor financial performance against budgets and conduct variance analysis. Develop cash flow projections and financial models for strategic decision-making
• Ad Hoc Financial Support: Provide financial insights and data for business strategy, reporting, and decision-making as requested by senior management or the U.S. head office.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA highly preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in financial management and accounting
• Experience working with or for U.S.-based companies is a strong advantage
• Proven ability to manage treasury functions, including transfer approvals, SEC-compliant investments, and financial instrument purchases
• Strong understanding of Philippine payroll processing, tax compliance, and employee benefits
• In-depth knowledge of local tax laws and government filings (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
• Exposure to HR operations, especially payroll and benefits administration, is a plus
• Proficient in NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Experience using Sprout.ph for payroll and HR (required); Rippling for global HRIS (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage complex financial tasks with minimal supervision
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and adapts well to both U.S. and Philippine work cultures
• Strong sense of ownership, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Willing to mentor and support junior team members and third-party vendors
• Effective communicator across diverse, remote, and cross-cultural teams

Our benefits

• Competitive Pay: Market-leading salary with regular reviews and comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Career Advancement: Benefit from structured development programs, promotions, and certifications.
• Work-Life Balance: 18 holidays, and hybrid work options in a supportive environment.
• Global Experience: Collaborate with an international team and learn from global practices.

Point is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. Each individual at Point brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team creates more innovative products, provides better services to customers, and helps us all grow and learn. At the launch of each position, we benchmark compensation to the appropriate role and level utilizing competitive compensation data from various data sources as references. At the offer stage, we use the signal we received from our interviews coupled with your experience, location, and other job-related factors to determine final compensation. 

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