[Hiring] Financial Controller @Hunt St

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic, commercially minded and hands-on Financial Controller based in the Philippines to take complete ownership of the finance and accounting function for an established Australian business. Moving beyond basic transaction processing and reporting, this role calls for a proactive leader who:

• Identifies risks
• Refines operational processes
• Delivers timely financial insight to drive strategy

Initially, you will lead a critical systems migration from MYOB EXO to MYOB AccountRight Plus, ensuring seamless data integrity, robust internal controls, and optimized reporting workflows.

This position offers exceptional career progression as the company executes an ambitious expansion across the Asia-Pacific region over the next 12 months followed by global growth.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong accounting background with practical experience in Australian business practices, preferably with MYOB software expertise, and excel in a fast-paced SME environment.

As the organization expands, you will have the direct opportunity to build and lead a high-performing finance team and transition into a broader regional executive role such as Regional Financial Controller or Head of Finance.

Qualifications

• An accounting or finance background is highly favourable, including a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA or equivalent qualifications are advantageous; strong, demonstrated practical experience will also be highly regarded.
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Management Accountant or similar for Australian companies.
• Experience working remotely for an Australian business.
• Good understanding of Australian accounting practices.
• Strong MYOB experience, including MYOB EXO and/or AccountRight Plus.
• Experience managing month-end processes.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills.
• Experience with budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Understanding of GST and BAS processes.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience improving finance processes and systems.
• Experience supervising or developing finance staff (advantageous).
• Exposure to multi-entity or international businesses (advantageous).

Requirements

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports.
• Manage reconciliations, general ledger, journals and month/year-end closing.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and investigate variances.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and maintain accurate records.
• Review existing systems, financial processes and charts of accounts.
• Clean and migrate financial, customer and supplier data, including opening balances, GST, receivables and payables.
• Test and reconcile migrated data to ensure accuracy.
• Establish controls, document procedures and train staff.
• Improve and streamline finance processes while minimizing business disruption.
• Oversee invoicing, supplier bills, account reconciliations and payment scheduling.
• Monitor debtor ageing, overdue accounts, supplier obligations and cash collection.
• Resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate expense coding and maintain approval controls.
• Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital.
• Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts and financial projections.
• Analyse budget variances and identify potential cash flow risks.
• Support financial planning for future regional and international expansion.
• Support GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation and payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare year-end financial information and coordinate with external accountants, auditors and advisors.
• Oversee payroll and employee financial administration as required.
• Improve Financial Process workflows, reporting and internal controls.
• Reduce manual data entry through automation and better systems.
• Develop finance policies, procedures and approval processes.
• Identify financial risks, improve record keeping and drive operational efficiency.
• Analyse product and customer profitability, margins, pricing, freight, landed costs and supplier expenses.
• Monitor sales, inventory and cost performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and prepare financial models to support business decisions.
• Support the business's planned Asia-Pacific expansion and future global growth.
• Develop scalable financial reporting, controls and processes across multiple entities, countries and currencies.
• Assist with international budgeting, market-entry planning, consolidated reporting and foreign currency management.
• Coordinate with overseas accountants, tax advisors and professional service providers.
• Identify finance systems and technology requirements as the business grows.
• Help recruit, develop and manage a finance team covering bookkeeping, AP, AR, payroll, management accounting and financial analysis as the business expands.
• Transition from hands-on financial management to building effective systems, processes and team capabilities.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule aligning with AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday).
• 100% remote work opportunity.
• Exceptional career progression opportunities.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• Successful candidates will be expected to disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”).