Senior Accounting Lead (Controller-Level – CFO Thinking)
Job Description
Senior Accounting Lead (Controller-Level – CFO Thinking)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accounting Lead (Controller-level) with strong financial ownership and CFO-level thinking.
This is not a basic bookkeeping role. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of accounting operations, improve systems, and provide financial insight that supports business decisions.
You will manage full-cycle accounting, multi-entity reporting, and financial accuracy across business operations while helping leadership understand the financial health of the company.
We are looking for Filipino accounting professionals with strong international accounting experience who can operate at a senior, strategic level.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
Full-cycle accounting (GL, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, month-end close)
Maintain accurate and audit-ready books in QuickBooks Online
Multi-entity and intercompany transactions
Ensure financial data accuracy and completeness
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful insights
Support leadership with financial reporting and visibility
Process & System Ownership
Identify gaps in accounting workflows and improve processes
Maintain structured and organized financial systems
Support continuous improvement of accounting operations
Compliance & Support
Support audit preparation and documentation
Assist with tax-related coordination (e.g., 1099s, sales tax support)
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
Requirements
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent accounting qualification
Strong experience in accounting or bookkeeping in a senior or lead capacity
Experience working with US-based clients, companies, or accounting standards (US GAAP preferred)
Strong expertise in QuickBooks Online (multi-company and intercompany transactions preferred)
Experience handling full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and financial reporting
Familiarity with financial statements, variance analysis, and audit support
Basic knowledge of US tax compliance processes (e.g., 1099s, sales tax coordination)
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Comfortable working with US-based teams and business culture
Available to work during EST business hours
Ability to work independently with strong ownership mindset
Healthcare background is a plus but not required
Who You Are
A problem solver, not a task executor
A builder who improves systems, not just maintains them
A strategic thinker with CFO-level mindset
Highly detail-oriented and accountable
Proactive and independent
Strong communicator in a remote work environment
Work Setup
Remote (Philippines-based applicants only)
Must be available during EST business hours
Long-term contract role
Senior Accounting Lead (Controller-Level – CFO Thinking)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accounting Lead (Controller-level) with strong financial ownership and CFO-level thinking.
This is not a basic bookkeeping role. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of accounting operations, improve systems, and provide financial insight that supports business decisions.
You will manage full-cycle accounting, multi-entity reporting, and financial accuracy across business operations while helping leadership understand the financial health of the company.
We are looking for Filipino accounting professionals with strong international accounting experience who can operate at a senior, strategic level.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
Full-cycle accounting (GL, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, month-end close)
Maintain accurate and audit-ready books in QuickBooks Online
Multi-entity and intercompany transactions
Ensure financial data accuracy and completeness
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful insights
Support leadership with financial reporting and visibility
Process & System Ownership
Identify gaps in accounting workflows and improve processes
Maintain structured and organized financial systems
Support continuous improvement of accounting operations
Compliance & Support
Support audit preparation and documentation
Assist with tax-related coordination (e.g., 1099s, sales tax support)
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
Requirements
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent accounting qualification
Strong experience in accounting or bookkeeping in a senior or lead capacity
Experience working with US-based clients, companies, or accounting standards (US GAAP preferred)
Strong expertise in QuickBooks Online (multi-company and intercompany transactions preferred)
Experience handling full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and financial reporting
Familiarity with financial statements, variance analysis, and audit support
Basic knowledge of US tax compliance processes (e.g., 1099s, sales tax coordination)
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Comfortable working with US-based teams and business culture
Available to work during EST business hours
Ability to work independently with strong ownership mindset
Healthcare background is a plus but not required
Who You Are
A problem solver, not a task executor
A builder who improves systems, not just maintains them
A strategic thinker with CFO-level mindset
Highly detail-oriented and accountable
Proactive and independent
Strong communicator in a remote work environment
Work Setup
Remote (Philippines-based applicants only)
Must be available during EST business hours
Long-term contract role