Accounting Manager (Corporate Controller) | Night shift; Fully remote
About Penbrothers
Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.
About the Client
Our client is a Dublin-based financial management service that provides remote bookkeeping solutions to high-growth businesses across Ireland. It leverages the latest technology to automate financial tasks, enabling businesses to focus on their core operations.
Our client offers a comprehensive suite of services, including online bookkeeping, payroll services, VAT returns, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, and real-time reporting. It also provides financial mentorship and training for in-house teams.They work as an extension of in-house accounts teams or serve as virtual finance departments.
About the Role
One of our valued clients, a leader in precision positioning technology, is looking for an exceptional Accounting Manager (Corporate Controller) to lead all aspects of our accounting function. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-growing, high-tech environment.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives on solving complex problems while building scalable systems and processes. You'll partner closely with Finance, FP&A, HR, and business leaders to support strategic decision-making and drive the company’s financial integrity and growth.
As an Accounting Manager, you will not be managing a team. Your scope is to manage the entire Accounting function, including full-cycle month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and tax compliance. This includes managing the creation of financial statements and management reporting, managing the organization's cash, and managing external audits.
Work hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST (12:00 AM – 9:00 AM PHT)
Work set-up: Remote
What you’ll do:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations
- Develop, implement, and enhance accounting processes and internal controls, with a focus on automation and technology solutions
- Prepare timely and accurate journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal policies
- Generate monthly financial reports and provide qualitative analysis on company performance
- Manage customer invoicing, accounts receivable, and collections to maintain healthy cash flow
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and employee reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Handle annual tax filings, sales tax compliance, financial audits, and 409A valuation for both US and non-US entities
- Manage close procedures, including close calendar preparation, deliverable tracking, journal entry reviews, reconciliations, and flux analysis
- Oversee equity compensation accounting, including grant tracking, expense recognition, and compliance
- Coordinate with FP&A and Financial Operations teams on forecasts, compliance, and financial analysis
- Support quote-to-cash optimization and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency
- Collaborate across departments to deliver financial insights that drive strategic decision-making
- Build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization to ensure alignment on financial priorities
- Effectively manage global outsourced accounting, tax, and compliance partners for international subsidiaries
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in high-growth tech or SaaS environments (BPO and Shared services can be considered)
- CPA required; Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition); ASC 842 is a plus.
- Experience with financial software, especially NetSuite, ADP, FloQast, and Adaptive Planning.
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, etc.).
- Experience managing audits, tax compliance, and stock-based compensation accounting.
- Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Highly organized, analytical, and thrives under pressure.
- Passion for learning, improvement, and operational excellence.
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Hiring Process
We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.
What You’ll Get
At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.
- Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
- Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
- Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
- Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.