Controller

1 week ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Morestaffing Full time ₱84,000 - ₱114,000 per year

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Controller

Location: Remote

Reports To: TBD

Work Shift: EST

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on, and detail-oriented Controller to lead and build our accounting and finance function from the ground up. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity of our financial operations, reporting, and compliance. As our first internal finance hire, the Controller will be directly responsible for both tactical day-to-day accounting tasks and strategic financial planning support.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations (Hands-On Execution + Oversight)

Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, bank account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.

Manage and execute the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Ensure compliance with GAAP (or IFRS) and internal accounting policies.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting systems.

Financial Reporting & FP&A

Prepare timely and accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and internal management reports.

Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and updating of the company's existing financial model (expert-level modeling not required).

Partner with leadership to support strategic planning and resource allocation.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate with external tax advisors and CPA firm on tax filings and planning.

Support evaluation of financial risk, contracts, and obligations.

Systems & Process Improvement

Evaluate current accounting tools and processes; recommend and implement improvements or new technologies (e.g., ERP, automation).

Standardize and document accounting procedures and workflows.

Identify opportunities to drive efficiency and improve accuracy.

Team Growth & Leadership

Act as the company's sole finance/accounting resource initially, with support from an external CPA firm for tax filings.

Over time, help identify, hire, and onboard additional finance and accounting support as the business scales.

Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA certification required.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in an in-house leadership or senior accounting role.

Strong command of US GAAP (or IFRS as applicable).

Experience in both transactional accounting and financial reporting.

Prior experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle).

Comfort with financial modeling; able to update existing models to reflect new assumptions and scenarios.

Advanced Excel skills.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and willingness to be both strategic and hands-on.

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