Executive Search Firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a technology company. Our respected client is seeking for a Head of Finance & Legal who is well-versed in both finance & legal management. This role is full onsite, in BGC on a 6am-3pm shift.
Job summary:
A financial leader with a legal mindset to scale business, drive financial strategy, and ensure compliance across multiple markets. If you're the kind of leader who owns the financials, mitigates risk before it becomes a problem, and builds high-performance teams, this is your moment.
Key job responsibilities include:
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Own financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to drive profitable, sustainable growth.
- Partner with the CEO, CFO, and executive team to scale the business, improve margins, and support global expansion.
- Align finance and legal strategy with business objectives-balancing aggressive growth with financial discipline.
Financial Reporting, Compliance & Risk Management
- Lead financial reporting, audit, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions (PH, Canada, and beyond).
- Ensure alignment with Canadian GAAP (ASPE) and Philippine regulatory requirements.
- Develop risk management strategies to protect company assets, contracts, and financial health.
Treasury, Cash Flow & M&A
- Optimize cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations to fund our expansion and investments.
- Lead M&A due diligence, financial modelling, and strategic investments.
- Establish best practices in treasury management, tax optimization, and capital allocation.
Legal, Contracts & Corporate Governance
- Oversee corporate legal matters, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiations.
- Partner with external legal counsel to manage corporate structures, partnerships, and regulatory risks.
- Ensure all agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, and business dealings are aligned with company interests.
Team Leadership & Transformation
- Lead and mentor a growing team of 15+ finance & legal professionals.
- Transform finance operations to increase efficiency, automation, and scalability.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and bold decision-making.
- Proven Experience (8+ years) in finance leadership (VP, Director, or Head of Finance/Legal role).
- Deep expertise in financial strategy, forecasting, P&L management, and risk mitigation.
- Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, tax, and governance (Philippines & Canada experience preferred).
- Legal acumen-experience working with contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strategic thinker with sharp analytical skills and business acumen-can turn data into actionable insights.
- Strong leadership presence-able to influence C-suite execs, investors, and external stakeholders.
- Hands-on, results-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
