Role Description
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.
Responsibilities
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Accounting & Financial Operations
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Full-cycle accounting (GL, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, month-end close)
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Maintain accurate and audit-ready books in QuickBooks Online
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Multi-entity and intercompany transactions
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Ensure financial data accuracy and completeness
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Reporting & Analysis
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Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
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Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful insights
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Support leadership with financial reporting and visibility
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Process & System Ownership
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Identify gaps in accounting workflows and improve processes
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Maintain structured and organized financial systems
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Support continuous improvement of accounting operations
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Compliance & Support
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Support audit preparation and documentation
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Assist with tax-related coordination (e.g., 1099s, sales tax support)
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
Qualifications
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Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent accounting qualification
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Strong experience in accounting or bookkeeping in a senior or lead capacity
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Experience working with US-based clients, companies, or accounting standards (US GAAP preferred)
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Strong expertise in QuickBooks Online (multi-company and intercompany transactions preferred)
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Experience handling full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and financial reporting
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Familiarity with financial statements, variance analysis, and audit support
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Basic knowledge of US tax compliance processes (e.g., 1099s, sales tax coordination)
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Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
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Comfortable working with US-based teams and business culture
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Available to work during EST business hours
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Ability to work independently with strong ownership mindset
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Healthcare background is a plus but not required
Who You Are
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A problem solver, not a task executor
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A builder who improves systems, not just maintains them
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A strategic thinker with CFO-level mindset
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Highly detail-oriented and accountable
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Proactive and independent
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Strong communicator in a remote work environment
Work Setup
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Remote (Philippines-based applicants only)
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Must be available during EST business hours
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Long-term contract role