Paul Christopher Manalang, Ccifp, Cpa (Ph)
About Paul Christopher Manalang, Ccifp, Cpa (Ph)
Paul Christopher Manalang is a Region Controller at Swinerton in Concord, California, with over 16 years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, and taxation across various industries. He holds an MBA from Hult International Business School and has previously held positions in several organizations, including EY and First Balfour.
Work at Swinerton
Paul Christopher Manalang has been serving as the Region Controller at Swinerton since 2023, based in Concord, California. In this role, he oversees financial operations and ensures compliance with accounting standards within the region. Prior to this position, he worked as Division Controller from 2018 to 2023 in San Francisco, California, where he managed financial reporting and budgeting for the division. His career at Swinerton began as Division Accounting Manager from 2015 to 2018, contributing to the financial management of various projects.
Education and Expertise
Paul holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hult International Business School, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from De La Salle University, graduating in 2005. His professional qualifications include certification as a Financial Modeling Master Class professional by the Institute of Financial Consultants. Paul has over 16 years of experience in audit, accounting, finance, and taxation, with a strong focus on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Professional Background
Paul's career spans various roles in accounting and finance across multiple industries. He began his career at EY, where he worked as an Associate and later as a Senior Associate in Information Systems Audit from 2006 to 2008. He then joined First Balfour, where he held several positions, including Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Manager, and Project Accounting Head from 2008 to 2011. His diverse experience includes work in financial services, oil and gas, construction, and engineering sectors.
Career Progression
Paul's career has shown a steady progression through various accounting and finance roles. After starting at EY, he transitioned to First Balfour, where he advanced from Accounting Supervisor to Project Accounting Head in just a few years. His tenure at Swinerton reflects his growth in the organization, moving from Division Accounting Manager to Division Controller, and now to Region Controller, demonstrating his increasing responsibilities and contributions to the company's financial success.