US Controller

Job description

*Location: Philippines, Latin America and South Africa (100% Remote) Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)* **About the Job** Help build world-class accounting departments for growing US companies. As a Controller, you will oversee accounting operations, lead a team, strengthen GAAP compliance, drive month-end accuracy, and ensure executives receive clean, timely financial data they can trust. You will supervise accounting staff, improve processes, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as a strategic finance partner — bringing clarity, structure, discipline, and insight to leadership teams. This role blends technical accounting expertise, people leadership, process improvement, and client advisory. Note: Full-time independent contractor role. Exclusive commitment required. **About the Role** You will own financial oversight, quality control, and review responsibilities across multiple client engagements while coaching accounting teams and improving reporting workflows. Expect to lead and elevate accounting delivery — not just “do the books.” **What You’ll Do** *Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance* - Supervise and review month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements - Ensure accuracy, documentation quality, and audit-ready workpapers - Apply GAAP to increasingly complex accounting areas - Research and resolve technical accounting issues; document conclusions - Maintain internal controls, workflows, and checklists *Team Leadership & Coaching* - Train, mentor, and oversee accounting staff - Delegate work and monitor timelines, quality, and utilization - Provide structured performance feedback and development plans - Support onboarding and serve as a technical resource to the team *Client Management & Communication* - Participate in client meetings; present financial results and insights - Manage expectations and communicate proactively on deadlines and issues - Translate financials into practical business recommendations - Strengthen client relationships and support year-round communication *Operational Excellence* - Manage workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements - Improve processes, templates, and automation in accounting systems - Ensure team productivity and efficient delivery - Identify risks, report on variances, and recommend corrective actions *Strategic Finance Support* - Develop budgets, cash flow oversight, and forecasts as assigned - Identify opportunities to strengthen client finance operations - Assist in special projects (system migrations, audits, cleanup projects) **What You’ll Bring** - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 5+ years US Accounting experience - 3+ years US Accounting Manager-Director responsibilities - Strong US GAAP understanding and ability to interpret and apply standards - Hands-on experience reviewing monthly close and financial statements - Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; cloud-accounting fluency (QBO/Xero) - Excellent written and verbal English communication - Strong problem-solving and documentation discipline - Time-zone alignment: Comfortable working US business hours - CPA or CMA (or equivalent senior-level experience) - Construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting experience - Experience leading distributed teams **The Ideal Candidate** - Operates with ownership, humility, and accountability - Can lead a team while remaining hands-on and detail-oriented - Knows when to escalate and when to independently solve issues - Confident presenting financial data and recommendations to executives - Process-driven, disciplined, and thrives on continuous improvement - High integrity and a service-first mindset **Compensation & Perks** - Monthly pay in USD based on experience - Permanent WFH setup; equipment provided - 15 PTO days annually + local holidays - Work with US companies across diverse industries - Training, learning access, and growth opportunities **CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY** Full-time Independent Contractor opportunity open to candidates in the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa. This role requires an exclusive full-time commitment. Candidates must not engage in other employment or freelance work that creates a conflict of interest or affects their ability to meet the expectations of the role. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply. **How We Work** - Quality-first, documentation-focused culture - Secure tools, MFA, and structured workflows - Daily collaboration via Slack/Zoom/Teams - Standardized processes, review cycles, and accountability **Application Process** 1. Application & Prescreening 2. Skills & Aptitude Assessment 3. Profile and Pre-interview Preparation 4. Client Interview 5. Employment Offer and Onboarding **Ready to take the next step? Your next big career move starts here!** Click below to send your application and begin your journey with CAS: