Remote Controller: Strategic Finance Lead (PST Hours)

High Rise Financial LLC; Philippines; Remote; PHP 7,624,000 - 11,436,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from abroad

Growth opportunities

Paid holidays & time off

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

High Rise Financial LLC is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and lead the close process. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls across a fast-growing finance and medical liens business.

You will manage audits, US tax compliance, and cash management while advancing ERP and AI-enabled process improvements. Remote, international; strong leadership and communication required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA Certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting, including budget development, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years in a Controller, or Senior Accounting leadership role.
• Experience with U.S. or Canadian companies, including familiarity with their business practices.
• Experience within specialty finance, commercial finance, consumer lending, asset-based lending, factoring, equipment finance, fintech lending, or related financial services.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in AI tools and automation to improve accounting processes, financial analysis, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• QuickBooks ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury activities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure timely completion of audits and other financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee US tax compliance activities with external tax advisors.
• Monitor cash flows, liquidity, and funding requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and KPI dashboards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Drive ERP/AI automation initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Team leadership

Communication skills

AI tools utilization

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting

CPA certificate

Tools

QuickBooks ERP

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

High Rise Financial LLC is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and lead the close process. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls across a fast-growing finance and medical liens business.

You will manage audits, US tax compliance, and cash management while advancing ERP and AI-enabled process improvements. Remote, international; strong leadership and communication required.