Corporate Financial Controller | Work from Home - Night Shift

Connext; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; 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 oversee financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting while partnering with executives on strategy.

This hands-on leadership role requires extensive U.S. GAAP experience, offshore team management, strong internal controls, and the ability to work across global teams, including audits and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least three years at Controller level.
• Experience in Fintech, Payments, Banking, or Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Own month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and GL activities.
• Oversee U.S. GAAP reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and payment‑processor reconciliations.
• Manage treasury activities: cash management, wires, FX, and escrow accounting.
• Lead multi-entity accounting and consolidation across international ops.
• Coordinate audits and respond with schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare executive and board financial reports with actionable insights.
• Develop and mentor offshore accounting teams and staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and automation.
• Partner with leadership on M&A, due diligence, ERP implementations, and strategy.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

financial reporting

team leadership

multi-entity consolidation

audits

financial close

strategic finance

communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

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.