About Claritas

Eliminate vendor fragmentation and administrative friction. Claritas delivers integrated finance, tax, legal, and HR execution through a single point of institutional accountability for businesses of the future.

About the Client

A chef‑driven, one‑stop kitchen design, fabrication, and equipment supplier specializing in high‑performance professional kitchens for restaurants, hotels, commissaries, and institutions across the Philippines

We are looking for a Controller (Finance Manager)

We are building a world-class organization and looking for a Controller (Finance Manager) who can own the financial backbone of the business. This is not just an accounting role — you'll be the one setting the standard for financial discipline, protecting the company's margins, and giving leadership the insights needed to make smart, fast decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance.

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Build and maintain internal controls that safeguard company assets.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor receivables, payables, and credit lines to optimize liquidity.

• Forecast cash flow and anticipate financing needs.

• Improve collection processes and payment terms.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budget planning and rolling forecasts.

• Partner with department heads to track performance against budgets.

• Provide variance analysis with clear, actionable insights.

Tax & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with BIR regulations, government reporting, and audits.

• Liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulators.

Business Partnering

• Support leadership in financial decision-making with scenario analysis.

• Recommend process improvements and systems upgrades to strengthen financial operations.

• Act as a trusted advisor to management — balancing risk management with growth.

Qualifications:

• CPA or strong accounting/finance background (mandatory).

• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, ideally with exposure to both corporate and project-based environments.

• Strong grasp of Philippine tax and regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.

• A detail-oriented operator who thrives on structure, but with the ability to think big-picture.

• Comfortable in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where things move fast.