Global Finance Controller - Remote (Series A Startup)

Vortex Search; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

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Job summary

Vortex Search is seeking a high-impact Financial Controller to build and lead a global finance function for a Series A semiconductor startup. You will oversee data integrity across multi-country operations, drive reporting excellence, and support rapid scaling while working from home with 2–4 days remote.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting or financial control, experience with multi-currency books and cross-border tax rules, and CPA/CA or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting or financial control.
• Startup or VC-backed experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-currency books and cross-border tax rules.
• CPA/CA or equivalent.
• Fluent with modern financial software.

Responsibilities

• Global Accounting: Manage Client’s bookkeeper, who provides day-to-day bookkeeping and payment processing.
• Financial Reporting: Close monthly, quarterly, and yearly books on time.
• Tax and Compliance: Follow local tax laws and filing rules in each country. Work with international tax and accounting consultants and law firms to ensure compliance and optimization.
• Accounts and Accounting: Ensure multi-country reporting compliance including Group consolidation.
• Payroll and Entities: Support payroll systems needs.
• Cash Flow Management: Track cash burn, manage bank accounts, and forecast cash flow.
• Internal Reporting: Provide management with regular reports for Board Meetings and investor presentations.
• Audit Prep: Work with external auditors for clean yearly reviews.
• Process Scaling: Build automated financial tools and scalable accounting workflows.

Skills

Financial control

Accounting

Cross-border tax

Multi-currency books

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Global payroll platforms (Remote/Deel)

Google Workspace

Job description

Vortex Search is seeking a high-impact Financial Controller to build and lead a global finance function for a Series A semiconductor startup. You will oversee data integrity across multi-country operations, drive reporting excellence, and support rapid scaling while working from home with 2–4 days remote.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting or financial control, experience with multi-currency books and cross-border tax rules, and CPA/CA or equivalent.