Senior Engagement & Controllership Lead-Remote Night Shift

Agocareers; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote setup

Company-provided equipment

Quarterly team activities

Job summary

Agocareers seeks an experienced interim controller to lead controllership for client organizations, overseeing close, reporting, and P&L integrity. The role drives AI-enabled improvements, risk management, and global collaboration across PH and US teams.

Ideally 10–20 years in accounting/finance with multinational exposure, CPA licensed, and willingness to night-shift (PH time). Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10–20 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including:
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a Controller or equivalent senior controllership role.
• Experience in a multinational organization or large corporate environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong, high-caliber Philippines-based controllership experience will also be considered.
• Prior experience in a large accounting firm and/or shared services/BPO/outsourcing setup is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing complex processes, and driving cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience working with US-based clients, US GAAP, and US reporting requirements strongly preferred.
• Willing to work a night shift: 1:00 AM–10:00 AM, Tuesday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Act as interim or fractional Controller for client organizations, assuming full responsibility for controllership functions during engagement periods.
• Oversee financial close, financial reporting, and balance sheet and P&L integrity.
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide timely analysis and commentary to client leadership.
• Lead or support AI and automation initiatives focused on streamlining accounting and controllership processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve data quality and visibility.
• Collaborate with technology and operations teams to implement process changes with a strong customer and end‑user perspective.
• Act as a credible leader with experience managing diverse teams, processes, and initiatives across multiple locations.
• Manage cross-functional and cross‑geo communication to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Represent the company and function in client and internal meetings, clearly articulating issues, solutions, and recommendations.
• Assess and manage financial and operational risks related to controllership, reporting, and compliance.
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures and adherence to US GAAP and/or local standards, as applicable.
• Provide education and training to managers and finance staff on financial controls, policies, systems, and best practices.
• Coach client teams on how to interpret financial results, manage risks, and improve process maturity.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for complex accounting and controllership issues.
• Work on project-based assignments within the AGO environment, including transitions, process migrations, system implementations, and stabilization phases.
• Define scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs for controllership-related projects.
• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and provide status updates to internal and client stakeholders.
• Coordinate with both local and US-based teams, ensuring alignment with US client expectations, standards, and timelines.
• Navigate cultural and time zone differences effectively, maintaining strong communication and collaboration.
• Support multinational or complex organizational structures, including multi-entity, multi-currency, and consolidated reporting where applicable.

Skills

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

US GAAP experience

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Agocareers seeks an experienced interim controller to lead controllership for client organizations, overseeing close, reporting, and P&L integrity. The role drives AI-enabled improvements, risk management, and global collaboration across PH and US teams.

Ideally 10–20 years in accounting/finance with multinational exposure, CPA licensed, and willingness to night-shift (PH time). Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.