Controller | Work From Home | Night Shift | Weekends Off | Day 1 HMO

Emapta; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent

Permanent WFH arrangement

Free 24/7 access to office gyms (Ortig

Makati) with a trainer

Salary Advance Program

Unlimited upskilling through Emapta.Ac

Exclusive lifestyle perks

20 annual leaves

Referral incentives

Government benefits

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is seeking a seasoned Controller to steer the financial direction for a US mechanical contracting specialist focused on boiler modernization and energy systems.

You will lead month-end close, financial reporting, treasury activities, and payroll compliance while supervising accounting staff and collaborating with global decision-makers. This remote role offers strong growth within a supportive team and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including full-cycle month-end close.
• Supervisory experience over accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with mid-market ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with reconciled trial balances.
• Prepare and review financial statements with variance analyses.
• Maintain general ledger, chart of accounts, and audit-ready documentation.
• Oversee payroll, compliance, and certified payroll requirements.
• Manage banking, cash forecasts, and treasury activities.
• Oversee project cost control, WIP reporting, and billing processes.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and standardize workflows.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

BuildOps

ERP systems

Job description

Engineer Financial Precision That Sustains America's Smarter Building Systems

Strong financial foundations make smarter buildings possible. As a Controller, influence the financial direction of a US mechanical contracting specialist advancing boiler modernization, energy efficiency, and intelligent building systems. Your leadership connects financial discipline with infrastructure reliability and sustainable investment. Through Emapta, collaborate with international decision makers, strengthen your executive credentials, and establish lasting career growth among top 1% talent.

Job Overview

• Employment type: Full-time
• Shift: Night Shift | 9:00 AM-6:00 PM US Eastern Time | Weekends Off
• Work setup: Work From Home

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• More than 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager, with direct supervisory responsibility for accounting personnel.
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and internal control principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with mid-market Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), or specialty contractor accounting, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, retainage, and American Institute of Architects (AIA)-style billing.
• Experience with prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, and Elations or LCP Tracker.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and BuildOps.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Your Daily Tasks

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, coordinate accounting activities, meet close deadlines, and deliver accurate, reconciled trial balances.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, with period-over-period and budget-to-actual variance analyses.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and support workpapers in accordance with US GAAP and audit-ready standards.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, deferred items, and other adjustments.

Cash, Banking & Reconciliations

• Manage bank and financial account reconciliations, including operating, savings, brokerage, money market, and credit card accounts, and promptly resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
• Monitor daily cash positions and support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with cash forecasts and treasury activities.

Payroll & Payroll Liabilities

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processes and reconcile payroll liability accounts, including accrued payroll, accrued vacation, employee benefits, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), New York State Family Leave Insurance (NYS FLI), and State Disability Insurance (SDI).
• Supervise payroll pre-review activities and resolve payroll deduction issues, including 401(k) discrepancies.

Certified Payroll & Prevailing Wage Compliance

• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements, prepare certified payroll reports (CPRs), complete Elations uploads, and support compliance audits.
• Collect, reconcile, and maintain subcontractor certified payroll records and the CPR status log.

Billing, Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Oversee project and service billing, including installation and work-in-progress (WIP) billing, intercompany transactions, and payment application-to-invoice reconciliations.
• Lead collection efforts, prioritize aged receivables and retainage, and resolve invoice discrepancies, voids, and sales tax adjustments.

Job Costing & Project Financials

• Manage job costs across installation and controls projects, and ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses to appropriate jobs and cost codes.
• Maintain WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and review estimated costs to complete with Project Managers.
• Prepare project financial reports, including budget-to-actual comparisons, cost-to-complete analyses, margin fade analyses, and overbilling and underbilling reviews.
• Track change orders and retainage to ensure accurate job costs, billing, and WIP reports.
• Partner with Operations and Project Managers to review project financial performance and improve job cost accuracy.

Sales Tax & Regulatory Filings

• Prepare and file sales tax returns, record related adjustments, and support insurance, workers' compensation, and New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) audits.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the accounting systems owner for Sage Intacct, BuildOps, Coast, and Elations/LCP Tracker, oversee system integrations, and resolve synchronization issues.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), standardized workflows, and the accounting master calendar, strengthen internal controls, and improve accounting processes.

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team, establish standardized workflows, provide performance guidance, and lead weekly accounting meetings.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Human Resources across the Mechanical and Controls divisions to support financial and operational objectives.

About the Client

Our client is a US-based integrated energy services provider specializing in mechanical contracting, HVAC systems, plumbing, and building energy management. They deliver comprehensive solutions, including boiler installations, oil-to-gas conversions, combined heat and power systems, building automation, and energy efficiency retrofits. Their expertise extends to preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and advanced remote monitoring for residential and commercial properties. Through innovative technology, sustainable energy solutions, and specialized technical services, our client helps property owners optimize energy consumption, reduce operational costs, and improve building performance.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2026 for the fifth year in a row and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.