Managing Director (Accounting Services)

Our client have a small team in the Philippines that handles accounting for the US clients. They want to expand this team, and this role is key to making that happen. The person in this role will need to be very hands-on and lead the team as they grow. Key responsibilities include leading the team, planning for future needs, making sure services are delivered well, ensuring everything is legally compliant, and building the team.

Responsibilities:

• Management and supervision of functional managers (audit, tax, accounting and bookkeeping)
• Monitoring of completion of client deliverables
• Recruitment and retention of professional staff:
• Development and implementation of recruitment strategy
• Development, benchmarking, and adjustment of compensation strategy
• Resource allocation:
• Creation of staffing plan at the beginning of the year (capacity planning)
• Optimization and adjustments to the staffing plan during the year
• Operational Metrics:
• Development of annual operating goals and budget
• Review of operational metrics (e.g., revenue and expenses by functional line, staffing efficiency, budget versus actual
• Marketing:
• Implementation of marketing plan
• Compliance:
• Review of company-wide financial statements
• Oversight of financial, tax, payroll, and other regulatory compliance
• Other job responsibilities may be assigned to you depending on business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience as a Managing Director or in a senior management role in a financial company
• Preferably from Accounting Services company
• Proven experience managing and supervising functional managers in areas such as audit, tax, accounting, and bookkeeping - Highly advantageous
• Proficiency in developing annual operating goals and budgets
• Knowledge of implementing and managing marketing plans to support business objectives
• Experience in reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of company-wide financial statements
• Strong oversight capabilities for financial, tax, payroll, and other regulatory compliance areas.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make data-driven decisions