Controller | Philippines
Philippines (100% Remote) · Full-Time Independent Contractor
Help build world-class accounting departments for growing U.S. companies. You oversee accounting operations, lead a team, strengthen GAAP compliance, and ensure executives receive clean, timely financial data they can trust.
01 ABOUT THE ROLE
You'll own financial oversight, quality control, and review responsibilities across multiple client engagements — while coaching accounting teams and improving reporting workflows.
This role blends technical accounting expertise, people leadership, process improvement, and client advisory. You'll serve as a strategic finance partner, bringing clarity, structure, discipline, and insight to leadership teams.
Expect to lead and elevate accounting delivery — not just do the books.
Full-time IC with exclusivity. No freelance or part-time work once hired.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Operates with ownership, humility, and accountability
- Can lead a team while remaining hands-on and detail-oriented
- Knows when to escalate and when to independently solve issues
- Confident presenting financial data and recommendations to executives
- Process-driven, disciplined, and thrives on continuous improvement
- High integrity and a service-first mindset
02 WHAT YOU'LL OWN
Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance
Be the quality standard.
- Supervise and review month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Ensure accuracy, documentation quality, and audit-ready workpapers across all engagements
- Apply GAAP to increasingly complex accounting areas; research and resolve technical issues with documented conclusions
- Maintain internal controls, workflows, and checklists
Team Leadership & Coaching
Elevate everyone around you.
- Train, mentor, and oversee accounting staff
- Delegate work and monitor timelines, quality, and utilization
- Provide structured performance feedback and development plans
- Support onboarding and serve as the go-to technical resource for the team
Client Management & Communication
Be the trusted voice in the room.
- Participate in client meetings; present financial results and actionable insights
- Manage expectations and communicate proactively on deadlines and issues
- Translate financials into practical business recommendations
- Strengthen client relationships and support year-round communication
Operational Excellence
Build systems that scale.
- Manage workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements
- Improve processes, templates, and automation in accounting systems
- Ensure team productivity and efficient delivery
- Identify risks, report on variances, and recommend corrective actions
Strategic Finance Support
Think beyond the close.
- Develop budgets, cash flow oversight, and forecasts as assigned
- Identify opportunities to strengthen client finance operations
- Assist in special projects (system migrations, audits, cleanup projects)
03 WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of U.S. accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities
- Strong U.S. GAAP understanding with ability to interpret and apply standards
- Hands-on experience reviewing monthly close and financial statements
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; cloud accounting fluency (QBO/Xero)
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Strong problem-solving and documentation discipline
- Comfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH-based)
- CPA or CMA preferred (or equivalent senior-level experience)
Preferred (nice to have):
- Construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting experience
- Experience leading distributed or remote teams
03 HOW WE WORK
Quality: Documentation-focused culture with standardized processes and review cycles
Security: MFA, secure tools, and structured workflows — no exceptions
Collaboration: Daily Slack/Zoom/Teams standups, shared task boards, and clear accountability
04 WHY CAS IS DIFFERENT
We are not a gig platform. We are not a freelance marketplace. We are not short-term staffing.
We invest in professionals who want to build a real career serving U.S. clients. At CAS, you get:
- Career-level USD compensation: $2,800–$3,800 USD/month based on experience
- Permanent remote work — done right
- Full company equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories)
- 15 days PTO annually + local holidays off
- Guaranteed annual increases
- Referral rewards up to $1,000
- Monthly flexible stipend (CAS Flex Perks)
- Structured onboarding and support
- A culture that actually shows up
05 CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY
This is an independent contractor engagement based in Philippines. Full-time exclusivity is required — candidates must not hold other part-time or freelance engagements once hired. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.
06 APPLICATION PROCESS
- Application & Prescreening
- Skills & Aptitude Assessment
- Profile and Pre-interview Preparation
- Client Interview
- Employment Offer and Onboarding