About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the company's financial reporting, accounting, tax, audit, and financial control functions across the United States and Singapore.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in US GAAP consolidation and financial reporting, a solid understanding of U.S. corporate taxation and compliance requirements, and practical knowledge of Singapore accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
This role requires hands-on experience leading annual audits for both U.S. and Singapore entities and working directly with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers. The Finance Director will also play a key role in strengthening the company's financial infrastructure, internal controls, and reporting processes as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Manage the financial consolidation process for the U.S. parent company and overseas subsidiaries, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, foreign currency translation, and consolidation adjustments.
- Evaluate complex accounting matters and ensure appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, closing procedures, and financial reporting controls.
- Review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency across entities.
- Oversee accounting and statutory reporting for the Singapore entity in accordance with applicable Singapore accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Lead and manage the annual U.S. financial statement audit, serving as the primary finance contact for external auditors.
- Lead and coordinate the annual statutory audit in Singapore, including preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
- Coordinate across internal teams and external advisors to address complex accounting and audit matters.
U.S. Tax & International Tax
- Oversee U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance and related tax reporting requirements.
- Have a strong understanding of U.S. corporate taxation, including federal income tax, state and local tax, estimated tax payments, tax provisions, and other applicable corporate tax compliance requirements.
- Oversee quarterly and annual income tax provision processes and related financial statement disclosures.
- Support international tax matters arising from cross-border operations, including intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, foreign subsidiaries, and repatriation of earnings.
Singapore Accounting, Tax &Compliance
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting for Singapore operations in accordance with applicable Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate Singapore corporate income tax, GST, transfer pricing, and other finance-related compliance matters with local advisors.
- Ensure timely completion of statutory financial statements, annual filings, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with Singapore auditors, tax advisors, corporate secretarial firms, and other external service providers.
Financial Management & Business Support
- Oversee monthly and annual financial closing processes across entities and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial performance analysis. Provide management with financial insights, variance analysis, and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Oversee treasury, banking relationships, cash management, and major payment processes. Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, investments, financing, and other corporate projects.
- Continuously improve finance systems, reporting processes, and operational efficiency to support business growth.
Preferred Qualifications
- AICPA / U.S. CPA qualification is strongly preferred.
- Experience with multinational technology, internet, digital platform, or other high-growth companies.
- Experience managing financial reporting and consolidation for a U.S.-headquartered group with international subsidiaries.
- Familiarity with U.S. international tax matters and cross-border transfer pricing.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting companies undergoing rapid growth, financing transactions, or preparing for potential capital market activities is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical accounting and tax expertise
- Leadership and team management
- Ownership and accountability
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective project and deadline management
- Cross-border and cross-functional collaboration
- Sound professional judgment
- Ability to communicate complex accounting and tax matters clearly to management and non-finance stakeholders
