Senior Accountant / Head of Accounting

hirelago.com; Philippines; À distance; PHP 1 281 000 - 1 535 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Innovative culture

Résumé du poste

HireLago is seeking a Senior Accountant / Head of Accounting to own the accounting function across multiple entities. This role emphasizes financial visibility, cash flow management, and forecasting within e-commerce environments.

You will oversee AP/AR, financial reporting, and system improvements while collaborating with engineering and ML teams to automate processes. Remote role with MT-friendly hours and a competitive monthly salary up to $2,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience in leadership roles.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and e-commerce sectors.

Responsabilités

• Take full ownership of the accounting function across multiple entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Ensure consistency of financial information across entities.
• Identify and implement improvements to workflows and processes.
• Oversee AP/AR and manage cash flow forecasting and financial systems.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Accounting leadership

Outils

QuickBooks

Description du poste

Job Title: Senior Accountant / Head of Accounting

Location: Remote

Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM Mountain Time (Full-Time)

Salary Range: Up to $2,000 USD per month

We are seeking an experienced, analytical Senior Accountant / Head of Accounting to take full ownership of the accounting function across multiple business entities.

This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping. The ideal candidate has a strong background in e-commerce accounting, particularly businesses operating on Amazon and other online sales channels. They will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and reconciliations while identifying opportunities to improve financial visibility, cash flow management, and forecasting accuracy.

The successful candidate will also collaborate with Engineering and Machine Learning teams to develop and improve financial systems, automation, and cash flow forecasting processes. We are looking for someone proactive and technically comfortable who can independently lead accounting operations and contribute to the company's financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Management

• Take full ownership of the accounting function across multiple business entities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks.
• Oversee general accounting operations, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial information across business entities.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting workflows and processes.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Maintain organized records of incoming and outgoing payments.
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure accurate and timely recording.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues as they arise.

E-commerce & Multi-Entity Accounting

• Manage complex accounting operations for e-commerce businesses across multiple companies.
• Maintain accurate financial records for businesses operating across different sales channels.
• Support financial reporting and reconciliation for Amazon-based businesses and other e-commerce operations.
• Improve financial visibility across business entities and revenue streams.

Cash Flow Forecasting & Financial Systems

• Collaborate with Engineering and Machine Learning teams to design and improve cash flow forecasting systems.
• Help develop and optimize financial tools, reporting systems, and automation.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and financial planning.
• Translate accounting and financial requirements into actionable insights for technical teams.

Process Improvement & Financial Analysis

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Analyze financial data to improve cash flow management and overall financial visibility.
• Develop and implement more effective accounting workflows.
• Take initiative in strengthening financial processes and systems as the business grows.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Previous experience as a Head of Accounting, Accounting Manager, Lead Accountant, Financial Controller, or sole accountant responsible for a company's accounting operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience managing accounting operations independently.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience managing financial records across multiple business entities.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take full ownership of accounting operations and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on financial accuracy, process improvement, and operational efficiency.

Nice-to-Haves

• Strong background in e-commerce accounting, particularly businesses with complex financial operations.
• Experience managing accounting for Amazon-based businesses.
• Experience serving as the accounting lead for a private-label brand generating most of its revenue through Amazon, TikTok Shop, Meta, or similar e-commerce channels.
• Experience collaborating with software engineers or technical teams to develop financial systems.
• Familiarity with financial automation and cash flow forecasting tools.
• Experience improving financial reporting processes and accounting workflows.
• Experience supporting businesses operating across multiple e-commerce platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• An experienced accounting leader who can independently manage the entire accounting function.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on financial accuracy.
• Comfortable managing complex e-commerce accounting operations across multiple business entities.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve cash flow management, reporting, and forecasting.
• Technically comfortable and able to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Machine Learning teams.
• Experienced in leading accounting operations rather than simply processing transactions.
• Organized, accountable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Focused on building efficient financial processes and improving the company's overall financial visibility.

Benefits

• Remote Work: Work from anywhere-our team is global, and we value work-life balance.
• Growth Opportunities: As a key player i you'll have the chance to shape your role and grow with us.
• Innovative Culture: Join a team that is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges and drive success in a rapidly evolving market.