Controller

Company: FDC Utilities Inc.

**Position: Controller**

Job Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading financial controllership, statutory reporting, taxation, budgeting, financial compliance, internal controls, and financial governance across the Company's power generation, renewable energy, and utility businesses. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks while providing accurate financial information that supports executive decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term business sustainability. He/she serves as the primary steward of the Company's accounting operations and financial governance, while partnering with business units, project teams, and Shared Services to ensure sound financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Controllership & Financial Reporting

• Lead the Company's accounting operations, financial closing, consolidation, and statutory reporting processes
• Ensure timely preparation and certification of standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with PFRS/IFRS
• Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and financial records
• Review and approve accounting entries, journal vouchers, financial adjustments, and account reconciliations
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing
• Develop accounting policies and ensure consistent application across all business units
• Provide management with accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information for strategic decision-making

Budget, Cost Control & Financial Planning

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets
• Monitor budget utilization and provide variance analysis to Management
• Review departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to ensure alignment with corporate objectives
• Establish financial performance benchmarks, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Project Development, Procurement, and Business Units in evaluating project costs and financial performance
• Support the CFO in long-range financial planning and forecasting activities

Financial Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, corporate governance standards, and financial control requirements
• Lead financial risk assessments and recommend improvements to strengthen financial governance
• Review significant commercial contracts and advise Management on accounting, commercial, and financial implications
• Ensure proper financial controls over capital expenditures, procurement, inventory, fixed assets, and project accounting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through finance process optimization, ERP enhancements, and automation

Taxation, Audit & Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee corporate tax planning, compliance, and regulatory reporting
• Ensure timely submission of all BIR, SEC, DOE, ERC, BOI, PEZA, and other statutory financial reports
• Lead external audits, internal audits, tax examinations, and regulatory financial reviews
• Maintain effective relationships with auditors, tax authorities, regulators, and government agencies
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and tax legislation and recommend appropriate implementation strategies

Executive Leadership & Process Excellence

• Serve as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team supporting the CFO in achieving corporate financial objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop Finance & Accounting managers and technical specialists
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, ERP optimization, digital reporting, and data analytics
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

Technical Competencies and Skills

Financial Reporting, Financial Controllership, Budgeting & Cost Management, Taxation, Internal Controls & Governance, Audit Management, Financial Systems, Project Accounting, Commercial & Contract Review

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience, At least 8 years in a senior management or executive finance leadership role, Extensive experience in the power generation or utility industry, Strong background in financial reporting, ERP implementation, Experience working with Executive Management