At PayMongo, we're building the financial operating system for businesses in the Philippines. As we scale, our financial complexity growshigh-volume transactions, settlement flows, multi-entity reporting, and increasing regulatory demands. We're looking for a Financial Controller who will own the integrity of our numbers and help us scale with discipline.
Why this role is critical You won't just close the books. You will:
- Ensure accurate, audit-ready financial reporting
- Strengthen financial governance and controls
- Oversee high-volume fintech transaction flows (settlements, payouts, merchant balances)
- Enable leadership with reliable data for decision-making
This role directly protects PayMongos financial trust and credibility. In this capacity, you will:
- Lead end-to-end accounting operations (AR, AP, GL, intercompany, tax)
- Own the monthly, quarterly, annual close
- Deliver IFRS-compliant financial statements
- Manage audits and regulatory compliance (BIR, SEC, BSP)
- Build and enforce strong internal controls
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Treasury, FP&;A on financial impact and systems
- Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team
What we're looking for:
- Strong background in financial reporting + accounting operations
- Experience managing close cycles, audits, and compliance
- Ability to operate in high-volume, fast-paced environments
- Strong ownership, attention to detail, and execution discipline
Bonus if you have:
- Fintech / payments experience
- ERP exposure (NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
What success looks like:
- Clean, fast, and predictable financial close
- Audit-ready, trusted financial data
- Strong controls without slowing the business down
- A finance team that operates with ownership and rigor
Why join PayMongo:
- Be part of a company shaping digital payments in the Philippines
- Work on real problems at scale and complexity
- Build systems that will support our next phase of growth
