Base pay range
$16,000.00 / yr - $26,400.00 / yr
The Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial data, reporting, and compliance activities. This role focuses heavily on complex revenue recognition and subscription-based financial reporting. The Controller will design and maintain internal financial controls, lead the accounting function, and ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS).
Accountabilities
- Financial Reporting Integrity : Accountable for delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports.
- Insightful Analysis : Financial analysis that empowers the leadership team to make informed, data-driven decisions.
- Correct, on-time compliance : Accountable for the accuracy and on-time delivery of compliance activities e.g. tax returns
- Internal Control Effectiveness : Accountable for monitoring and testing the company's internal control framework to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Responsibilities
The day-to-day activities the role is responsible for doing to achieve the accountabilities :
Financial Leadership :Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance processes.
Ensure the integrity of financial data and adherence to corporate policies.Revenue Recognition & Compliance :Own and maintain strict compliance with revenue recognition standards, including complex accounting for contracts and deferred revenue.
Develop, implement, and enforce internal accounting policies tailored to the recurring revenue model.Reporting & Analysis :Oversee the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS.
Ensure the accuracy of KPIs and financial metrics (e.g., MRR, ARR) used by executive management, ensuring alignment with the general ledger.Strategic Finance Partnership :Partner with FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, and linking operational metrics to financial outcomes.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership.Operational Excellence :Manage and optimize the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close.
Supervise accounting staff (A / P, A / R, Payroll), fostering development and accountability.Internal Controls & Treasury :Design and enforce a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
Monitor and manage working capital, liquidity, and treasury operations.Behaviours
How you need to 'show up' every day as a manifestation of our values :
Ingenious : Connects disparate data points to uncover the "why" behind the numbers and presents findings in a compelling way.Scalable : Builds reports and models that are automated, efficient, and easily adaptable to business changes.Empowered : Proactively investigates variances and confidently presents your findings and recommendations to leadership.Seamless : Delivers complex information in a way that is clear, concise, and easy for non-financial stakeholders to understand.Trusted : The business relies on your analytical rigor and the integrity of the insights you provide.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The quantifiable measurements we will hold the role to :
Timeliness and accuracy of financial compliance : Ensuring all deadlines for compliance related activities e.g. tax returns, are achievedTimeliness and accuracy of financial reporting deadlines : Ensure all internal and external deadlines are consistently met.Zero material audit findings : Achieve zero material weaknesses or significant findings in internal or external audits.Expense Control Variance : Achieve a target variance for controllable expenses versus the board-approved budget.Forecast Accuracy for operational budgets : Variance of actual departmental expenses to the operational budget / forecast is within a + / - 5% tolerance.Requirements
Skills & Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CA preferred.7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.Deep understanding of GAAP / IFRS and subscription-based revenue recognition.Strong proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Experience managing accounting teams and implementing internal controls.It would be nice if you have (Optional) :
Experience in a technology or cloud consulting environment.Familiarity with SaaS financial metrics (MRR, ARR, churn, LTV).Experience in process improvement, automation, or ERP implementation.MBA or additional finance certifications.Benefits
Salary : PH 80,000 PHP / month and SA $2.2k / month
Work Schedule : 8 hour shift (Fulltime) working Philippines hours (3am start in South Africa)
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