Bank Financial Controller | Work from Home - Night Shift

Connext; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Connext is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead end-to-end accounting and financial operations for a growing fintech/payments organization. You will drive financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and multi-entity consolidation while partnering with executives on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing audits, strengthening internal controls, and delivering board-ready reports. The role requires leadership, strong English communication, and willingness to align hours

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, GL, AP/AR, payroll, treasury.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience overseeing accounting teams, including offshore teams.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and audits.
• Ability to work hands-on while guiding strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Own month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Oversee U.S. GAAP reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and payment-processor reconciliations.
• Manage treasury activities including cash management, wires, FX, and escrow accounting.
• Lead multi-entity consolidation across international operations.
• Manage internal and external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulations, and policies.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and profitability analyses.
• Prepare executive- and board-level financial reports with actionable insights.
• Lead offshore accounting team through coaching and performance management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and automation.
• Partner with leadership on business decisions, M&A, due diligence, and ERP implementations.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Financial close

Month-end close

Year-end close

Multi-entity consolidation

Audit management

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

People management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading the end-to-end accounting and financial operations of a growing fintech/payments organization, including financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, treasury, reconciliations, internal controls, audit readiness, and multi-entity accounting. The role provides hands‑on accounting leadership while partnering with executives and stakeholders on financial strategy, process improvements, and other strategic finance initiatives.

Job Description:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Own month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activities.
• Oversee U.S. GAAP financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll accounting, and payment-processor reconciliations.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash management, wires, banking activities, FX revaluation, and escrow accounting.
• Lead multi-entity accounting and consolidation across international operations.
• Manage internal and external audits, including schedules, supporting documentation, and audit responses.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and financial policies.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare executive- and board-level financial reports and provide actionable financial insights.
• Lead and develop the offshore accounting team through direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams on business decisions, M&A, due diligence, ERP implementations, and strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience with U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, GL, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, reconciliations, FX, multi‑entity consolidation, and audit management.
• Experience leading and managing accounting teams, including offshore teams.
• Demonstrates strong Controller‑level expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, accounting operations, and financial close.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people‑management skills with experience overseeing accounting teams.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.
• Proven ability to work hands‑on in accounting operations while providing strategic guidance to leadership.
• Willingness to work significant hours aligned with U.S. Eastern Time, particularly during month‑end close, audits, and urgent treasury activities.
• 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 ten (10) years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct Controller‑level experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Fintech, Payments, Banking, or Financial Services.