# Controller (For US Company)

> OnlyExperts · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-04-15

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**Job Title: Experienced Controller (Remote - Philippines-based)**

**Work Setup: Full-time, Remote**

**Industry: E-commerce**

**About the Role:**  
We are looking for an experienced and strategic **Controller** to join our growing team. This is a leadership role for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations while driving structure, internal controls, and financial processes that ensure accuracy, compliance, and scalability. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with deep expertise in **US GAAP**, a strong operational mindset, and a proven ability to manage audits, accounting teams, and financial processes in complex, high-volume environments.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Oversee the accounting operations, including **Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), month-end close, general ledger management, tax filings, and audit preparation**.
-   Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with **US GAAP**.
-   Design, implement, and improve **internal controls**, accounting systems, and financial processes.
-   Manage and mentor a high-performing accounting team; ensure clear delegation, performance tracking, and professional development.
-   Lead the preparation and execution of audits, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
-   Drive process improvements and standardization across the finance function.
-   Monitor and manage working capital needs, particularly in **high-volume environments** (e.g., marketplaces, ecommerce platforms, or transaction-heavy businesses).
-   Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
-   Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, contributing insights for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.

**Qualifications:**

-   **12–15 years of progressive accounting/finance experience**, with at least 5 years in a **Controller or senior leadership** role.
-   Deep expertise in **US GAAP** and tax compliance requirements.
-   Strong experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
-   Demonstrated success in leading accounting teams and managing people in a remote setting.
-   Exceptional **communication skills**, both written and verbal.
-   Highly **organized, disciplined**, and detail-oriented.
-   Strong problem-solving skills and a process-driven mindset.
-   Comfortable working in **fast-paced, high-growth** environments.
-   Bonus: Experience in **marketplace or high-volume transaction environments** (e.g., ecommerce, fintech, logistics).

**Location Requirement:**  
Candidate must be **based in the Philippines** and available to work partially overlapping hours with a **U.S.-based team**.

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