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