Financial Controller

ScalableOS; Makati; Remote; PHP 7,566,000 - 11,349,000; Full time

Job summary

ScalableOS in Makati, Philippines is seeking a Corporate Controller with strong U.S. GAAP expertise to lead day-to-day accounting for an inventory-intensive distribution and light manufacturing business.

This hands-on role coordinates the accounting team and external advisers, delivers timely financial closing, prepares accurate statements, and supports the CFO with actionable reporting—requiring integrity, attention to detail, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or equivalent; practical U.S. GAAP proficiency and remote US operations experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. businesses remotely with regular close cycles.
• Advanced ERP usage with strong Excel skills; Crystal Reports experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting for an inventory-intensive distribution and light manufacturing business.
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and annual close; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate AP, AR, payroll, and external accounting advisers; maintain audit trails.
• Prepare financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Collaborate with CFO, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Skills

U.S. GAAP proficiency

Attention to detail

Leadership

Financial analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

Sage100

Crystal Reports

Excel

Job description

Makati, Philippines | Posted on 10/14/2026

• State/Province National Capital Region (Manila)
• Country Philippines

About Us

At ScalableOS, we're redefining offshoring by connecting growth-focused businesses with top talents across the Philippines. Our expertise is in providing top-tier talent for IT companies, with a strong focus on Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Tax & Accounting, and other industries. To continue delivering exceptional results, we’re looking for passionate individuals ready to make an impact and thrive in a team built on trust, integrity, and excellence. Join us as we drive continuous growth and scalability. Your next big opportunity starts here!

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Corporate Controller leads day-to-day accountingfor an inventory-intensive distribution and light manufacturing business. Thisis a hands-on role requiring strong U.S. GAAP proficiency, exceptionalattention to detail, and direct ownership of accounts payable, cash allocationand management, bank reconciliations, and timely financial closing.

Working remotely from overseas, the Controllercoordinates the accounting team and external U.S. accounting advisers,maintains reliable financial records, and delivers accurate financialstatements and actionable reporting to the CFO. Integrity, accountability,responsiveness, and disciplined follow-through are essential.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

U.S. GAAP and FinancialClosing

• Apply U.S. GAAP consistently across the generalledger, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments, fixedassets, and other financial reporting areas.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar,including assigned responsibilities, supporting schedules, review procedures,and deadlines agreed with the CFO
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheetreconciliations; investigate discrepancies and resolve or escalate materialissues before closing
• Deliver accurate financial statements, varianceanalysis, and management reporting by established deadlines. Maintain completedocumentation and a clear audit trail
• Prepare monthly bank borrowing base reports andsupporting reconciliations in accordance with lender requirements.

Accounts Payable and CashManagement

• Oversee invoice coding, approvals, purchase order andreceipt matching where applicable, vendor statement reconciliations, and timelyresolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate AP aging and a prioritized paymentschedule. Allocate available cash across approved obligations based on duedates, vendor terms, discounts, operational needs, and CFO directio
• Prepare short-term cash forecasts and paymentproposals; monitor available funds, upcoming commitments, and forecastvariances. Escalate potential cash shortfalls promptly.
• Prepare payment batches within approved authority andmaintain segregation of duties for vendor setup, bank detail changes, paymentapproval, and payment release.
• Manage supplier rebates, commissions, credits, claims,and payments. Avoid duplicate payments, preventable late fees, and missedeligible discounts

Bank Reconciliations

• Reconcile every bank account monthly within the closecalendar, with more frequent monitoring of high-volume accounts. Matchreceipts, disbursements, transfers, and fees to the general ledger.
• Investigate outstanding checks, deposits intransit, unmatched transactions, and unusual activity; document and clearreconciling items promptly and escalate exceptions to the CFO

Receivables and Inventory

• Oversee billing, cash receipt application,collections, AR aging, customer credits, and claims. Reconcile AP and ARsubledgers to the general ledger.
• Reconcile inventory records to the general ledger;review costing, landed costs, inventory adjustments, and slow-moving orobsolete inventory reserves. Coordinate physical count and cycle countverification with operations.

Team Leadership and ProcessManagement

• Direct daily accounting workflows and coordinate AP,AR, and assistant controller responsibilities as assigned by the CFO. Managetraining, workload coverage, and performance expectations for internal andoutsourced personnel.
• Document and improve accounting procedures andcontrols. Identify errors, recurring reconciliation issues, and process delays,and implement practical corrective actions.
• Coordinate payroll accounting and recordkeeping withthe designated payroll provider or internal owner; support insuranceadministration as assigned

Audit Tax and ManagementSupport

• Coordinate with external U.S. auditors and taxadvisers. Provide timely schedules, supporting records, and responses forfinancial audits, income tax preparation, and other required filings.
• Maintain a compliance calendar and coordinate assignednon-payroll tax obligations with qualified advisers and authorized companypersonnel.
• Maintain financial reports and support ERP reporting,including Crystal Reports where used. Collaborate with managers to improvereporting, business processes, and financial controls.
• Perform other related accounting and finance dutiesreasonably assigned by the CFO or authorized management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 10 yearsof progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility andhands-on controller or equivalent experience.
• CPA or equivalent recognized professional accountingqualification in the candidate’s jurisdiction, supported by demonstratedpractical proficiency in U.S. GAAP.
• Proven experience supporting U.S. businesses remotelyand delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes on schedule.
• Advanced proficiency in AP payment planning, cashallocation, cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet accountreconciliation.
• Experience in inventory-intensive distribution andlight manufacturing, including inventory costing and reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP proficiency. Sage100 and Crystal Reports experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability toexplain financial issues clearly, manage priorities, and escalate concernspromptly.
• High integrity, sound judgment, confidentiality, andfull accountability for assigned work. MBA preferred.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain a consistentschedule with agreed daily overlap during U.S. Pacific Time business hours.Attend scheduled meetings and provide additional coverage for closes and auditsas needed.
• Maintain reliableinternet, a secure workspace, and approved systems access. Follow companyrequirements for data security, confidentiality, and handling financialinformation.

Performance Measures

• Financial statements andclose deliverables completed accurately by CFO-approved deadlines; all bank andmaterial balance sheet accounts reconciled within the close calendar.
• Accurate cash forecastsand payment schedules; vendor obligations met within approved funding andterms, with timely escalation of exceptions.
• AP and AR aging reviewedregularly; reconciling items and discrepancies resolved promptly; auditrequests and assigned filings completed on time.