Assistant Controller (MS Dynamics) | Work from Home

Connext; Philippines; Remote; PHP 7,547,000 - 11,321,000; Full time

Job summary

Connext, a U.S.-based organization, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead hands-on accounting operations and the financial close cycle. You will partner with the CFO to strengthen controls and optimize systems.

You will manage GL activities, reconciliations, and reporting while driving process improvements and automation across connected platforms. Strong English communication is essential for executive liaison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of U.S. GAAP accounting experience in a controller/lead function.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience.
• Experience in an inventory-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate records.
• Manage general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and timely close.
• Support AP/AR processes and escalate transactions as needed.
• Prepare weekly cash, AR/AP aging, and sales reports.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Month-end close

General ledger

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Process improvement

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

BILL.com

Expensify

Gusto

Shopify

Faire

Job description

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for hands-on management of accounting operations, financial close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting process improvements for a U.S. based organization. The role partners closely with the CFO to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen accounting controls, improve close procedures, and optimize accounting systems and workflows.

Job Description:

• Oversee and perform day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform and resolve complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including escalated transactions.
• Maintain accurate accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Own and execute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Deliver complete monthly close activities within established deadlines.
• Prepare weekly financial flash reports covering cash position, AR, AP aging, and sales.
• Prepare financial statements, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and aligned with U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Perform inventory accounting under U.S. GAAP, including average cost and lower-of-cost-or-NRV accounting.
• Account for product loss accruals and reserves.
• Perform trade spend and distributor deduction accounting.
• Support accounting requirements associated with an inventory-driven business environment.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, controls, documentation, and reporting.
• Strengthen close procedures and improve accounting efficiency.
• Help establish scalable accounting processes to support organizational growth.
• Apply accounting technology and automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Apply advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to improve accounting workflows and system utilization.
• Work across connected financial systems, including BILL.com, Expensify, Gusto, Shopify, and Faire.
• Provide Business Central guidance to members of the Accounting and Finance team.
• Support automation initiatives, including the use of AI tools to improve accounting processes.
• Partner directly with the CFO and business leaders on accounting and financial matters.
• Prepare investor-ready financial support and assist with investor diligence requirements.
• Provide accounting guidance and process recommendations to leadership.
• Help onboard and train additional accounting team members as the function expands.

Qualifications:

• Experience managing accounting operations and month-end close.
• Experience supporting U.S. based financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Demonstrates strong general ledger and reconciliation.
• Demonstrates strong financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial controls.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates strong process improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to communicate with U.S. based executive leadership.
• Amenable to work 8:00 AM-5:00 PM US Central or Pacific Time.
• Clear and coherent both written and verbal communication skills in English.

Screening Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of U.S. GAAP accounting experience as a controller, assistant controller, or in a comparable role running a full accounting function.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience.
• Experience in an inventory-driven environment.