Financial Reporting Manager

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. The role We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead our Manila-based Financial Reporting team, which supports our EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions. This is a dual-focused role: you will provide hands-on leadership and day-to-day oversight for our Manila-based accountants, while also owning end-to-end statutory financial statement preparation for a portfolio of Netflix entities. We are looking for a hands-on leader who embodies exceptional judgment, adaptability, selflessness, and resilience, and who will drive the strategic scaling of our team while championing innovation and continuous improvement across all accounting areas. What you’ll do: Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management * Provide strong leadership and day-to-day oversight for the Manila-based Financial Reporting team * Cultivate an inclusive, high-performing culture that encourages collaboration, growth, and continuous learning * Mentor, coach, and develop accountants on the team, fostering their professional development and career progression * Collaborate closely with EMEA, APAC and LATAM financial reporting leaders, ensuring strong alignment between the Manila-based Financial Reporting team’s work and overall Financial Reporting strategy * Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on team performance, initiatives, and challenges * Drive and support the team to identify opportunities for process optimisation, standardisation, and automation across the team’s financial reporting workflows * Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy * Manage team performance and delivery against agreed priorities * Lead the strategic scaling of the Manila-based Financial Reporting team, ensuring the structure and headcount grow effectively to meet the evolving needs of our global business Financial Statement Preparation * Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements for a portfolio of APAC Netflix entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS or local GAAP as required * Manage and coordinate external audits and local compliance obligations for assigned entities, acting as a primary point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies * Partner cross-functionally with tax, finance, engineering and other operational teams to support business initiatives, resolve accounting or compliance issues, and drive process improvements * Provide technical accounting guidance, perform research and prepare technical documentation for accounting issues when required * Support period-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Who you are: * A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, able to work autonomously on complex projects and process improvements under tight timelines * An exceptional people leader with a proven ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing, diverse teams * A strong communicator and relationship builder who can effectively manage internal and external stakeholders across cross-functional teams * A strategic thinker who can quickly integrate broader business priorities with financial objectives Your experience: * Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent practical experience * CPA, CA or equivalent accounting qualification is required * 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role * Strong expertise in IFRS and/or local GAAP; experience with APAC/EMEA/LATAM local GAAPs is a plus * Demonstrated experience preparing end-to-end statutory financial statements and managing external audits for international entities * Experience with cloud-based ERP systems (we use Workday Financials) and reporting tools (e.g. Workiva) is a plus Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.