Job Title: Accounting Manager/Controller

As Accounting Manager/Controller, you will play a critical role in leading day-to-day accounting operations and supporting strategic financial planning.

You will serve as the accounting team’s go-to leader, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial transactions while mentoring junior accountants and streamlining reporting processes.

Who is this role a fit for?

This role is ideal for someone who requires excellent accounting acumen and the ability to collaborate with both internal teams and external teams. The right candidate is:

• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure and solution-focused
• Capable of mentoring others and aligning a team behind a common goal
• Comfortable interfacing with executives, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Client Coordination

• Serve as a key point of contact for all accounting-related matters across the organization.
• Collaborate and communicate with investors, external accounting teams, vendors, and other stakeholders as needed
• Guide junior and senior accountants and provide oversight on both day-to-day and long-term projects.

Operational Excellence

• Supervise full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely, accurate posting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and review key financial reports, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets
• Build and maintain custom spreadsheets and working files to support financial analysis and documentation.

Process & Policy Management

• Develop, document, and implement internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Recommend and drive process improvements across the team to reduce inefficiencies and improve reporting accuracy.
• Ensure all operations comply with accounting principles and relevant regulatory standards.

Hands-on Accounting

• Perform or oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliation tasks.
• Manage General Ledger activity, including journal entries, accruals, and monthly close processes.
• Use QuickBooks Online and other platforms (Appfolio, Yardi, etc.) to execute tasks effectively.

Communication & Reporting

• Maintain a high standard of professionalism in communication.
• Respond promptly and accurately to financial inquiries and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in real estate, property management, or construction.
• Advanced knowledge of property accounting, general ledger management, and full-cycle accounting processes.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Ability to work independently while managing and mentoring team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred:

• Experience in property accounting is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with Appfolio (for accounts payable) is a plus; other software experience is also welcome.
• CPA designation (or working toward it) is highly desirable.
• Ability to handle pressure and adapt in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
• Male candidates are preferred based on team balance needs.
• Someone with a firm but composed personality and a “tough-minded” leadership style.

Work Details:

• Employment Type: Independent Contractor, Full-time
• Schedule: Time: EST, CST, MST, PST business hours 

Compensation Package:

• 75,000 to 110,000 (depending on skills and experience
• 100% Remote Work
• Starting pay commensurate with your skills and experience.
• Weekends Off
• 10 Paid Time Off per year
• 6 Paid Holidays (Based on Philippine Holidays)
• HMO (Comprehensive Medical & Dental - 100% Paid for by Company) on your 6th month
• Independent Work Environment with Team Member Support as needed