# Financial Controller

> Oceans · Sri Lanka (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-02-27

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Custom

## Description

### Work with U.S. Startups and C-Suite Executives as an Oceans Financial Controller  
  
About Oceans  
[Oceans](http://oceansxyz.com/) is an outsourcing firm pairing the best talent in Sri Lanka with CEOs, Founders, and Executives in the U.S.  
  
The Role: Financial Controller  
Oceans is seeking highly ambitious candidates in Sri Lanka to become Financial Controllers

### **Responsibilities**

-   Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure effective financial management
-   Monitor and analyze financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
-   Provide accurate and timely financial reports, statements, and analysis to support decision-making at all levels of the organization
-   Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
-   Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and risk management activities
-   Identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement and implement appropriate measures
-   Coordinate with external auditors for timely completion of audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements
-   Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial records
-   Manage and mentor the finance team, providing guidance, and training

## Requirements

-   **Language**: Professional fluency in English, with excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking)
-   **Experience**: 8+ years in Accounting and Finance sector. Big four or national accounting firm audit experience is preferred
-   **Essential Skills**: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred 
-   **Education**: Undergraduate degree preferably in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance/Accounting; related work experience accepted

### Who Should Apply  
This role is ideal for experienced Financial Controllers who are excited to work for, and learn from, U.S.-based Executives.

## Benefits

-   Unique lucrative opportunity to work with global start ups that could 10x your career.
-   Fully Remote work.
-   Competitive pay and always paid in USD.

## Apply

[Apply at Oceans](https://apply.workable.com/oceansxyz/j/B26DEAED31/apply)

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