US Finance Controller

About Penbrothers 

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a dynamic U.S.-based staffing and recruiting agency. Since 2009, they have grown from a locally-focused firm into a national presence, serving hundreds of clients, including mass-market, industrial, administrative, and professional sectors. Their comprehensive, customizable solutions - ranging from temporary and temp-to-hire staffing to direct hire and on-site payrolling - are grounded in client-centered responsiveness and deep operational insight. Recognized repeatedly as a top staffing provider, they blend hands-on local engagement with scalable national reach to deliver talent solutions tailored to each partner's needs.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Finance Controller to support the client's executive leadership team. This multi-entity, multi-state role is central to our financial strategy and operational success. The role will provide the executive team with comprehensive financial updates, guiding the client's fiscal planning and growth. This role includes overseeing a back-office team, with a focus on development and scaling to meet expanding business needs.

Work hours: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Manila time (subject to adjustment to US hours, with prior notice)

Work set-up: Remote

What you'll do

Financial Reporting

• This role will support the executive leadership team in providing regular financial updates, forecasts, and insights to support strategic decision-making.

• Oversee Month-End Reporting, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation across multiple entities and states.

• Manage cash flows analysis, annual budgeting processes, and driving financial accountability across all departments.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, adhering to regulatory and GAAP compliance.

• Lead multi-entity, multi-state payroll processing, working closely with HR and other teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Support the Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions, and work with the team in optimizing processes for scalability and efficiency

Tax Compliance & Filing

• Oversee all tax-related responsibilities, including income tax filings, multi-state tax compliance, and other required submissions.

• Ensure timely, accurate filing and reporting of taxes, collaborating with tax advisors and ensuring compliance with current regulations.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support

• Assist executive leadership in M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and financial analysis for potential acquisitions.

• Provide insights and support for financial modeling and projections related to acquisition opportunities

KPI Development & Monitoring

• Develop, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive both team-level and business-wide performance.

• Analyze KPI trends and make data-driven recommendations to support continuous improvement in financial operations and strategic outcomes.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements across all entities.

• Develop process documentation for all key components of the finance and accounting function.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Contribute to long-term financial planning and strategy formulation as part of the executive team.

• Provide strategic recommendations for growth, acquisitions, and other business opportunities, utilizing financial analysis and modeling.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of multi-entity, multi-state payroll, tax filings, and compliance requirements, including experience with income tax.

• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and consolidation for multi-entity organizations.

• Familiarity with M&A processes and experience supporting due diligence and financial integration activities is a plus.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow high-performing teams.

• Experience working with professional services vendors (insurance, banking, tax advisors, etc.).

Don't meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies. 

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience. 

• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.

• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home. 

• Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.