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