Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates

Job Role: Financial Controller

Compensation range: $1,800 - $2,500 AUD/month

Engagement type: Independent Contractor

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9.00 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you'll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: Our client is a fast growing founder-led business operating across the digital content, ecommerce, and creative brand space. The business manages multiple revenue streams including content/media operations, online product sales, and brand-focused creative services. They are highly systems-driven and focused on building scalable financial and operational processes to support continued growth across international markets.

The team values autonomy, accountability, proactive problem-solving, and strong operational thinking. This role will work closely with the CEO and become a key part of maintaining visibility and control across both business and financial operations.

About the Role: We are looking for a highly capable and proactive Financial Controller to support a growing multi-business operation spanning ecommerce, digital media, and brand studio services. This is not a traditional bookkeeping-only role. We are seeking someone who can operate as a hybrid Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper, and Finance Operations Manager who is comfortable managing both strategic financial processes and hands-on operational finance tasks.

You will oversee financial administration across multiple entities while also supporting founder-level financial coordination and operational workflows. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, detail-oriented, systems-minded, and able to take ownership quickly with minimal hand-holding.

This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced founder-led environments and is comfortable navigating multiple systems, platforms, and workflows independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Accounting

Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and financial administration across two business entities
Handle client invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes
Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
Prepare and organise financial data for accountants and tax compliance purposes
Manage cash flow tracking, forecasting, and financial planning
Prepare regular financial reports and budget forecasts
Ensure financial records remain organised, accurate, and audit-ready

Ecommerce & Operational Finance Support

Support ecommerce financial operations including inventory tracking and management
Assist with cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis and forecasting
Monitor operational spending and profitability trends
Support backend ecommerce processes including Shopify administration where required
Assist with duplicate product page management and operational coordination tasks
Work closely with logistics and fulfilment workflows across multiple systems

Founder Financial & Administrative Support

Manage and reconcile founder-related expenses including AMEX transactions
Organise financial records and supporting documentation for tax purposes
Assist with financial administration and personal expense management
Maintain visibility and organisation across both personal and business finance operations

Payroll & Team Operations

Support payroll administration for a US-based team
Coordinate with automated US payroll systems and processes
Assist with operational administration related to:
401k coordination
healthcare and insurance management
maintaining system logins and insurance details through OnePass systems
Ensure payroll and team operational records remain accurate and up to date

Systems, Process & Operational Coordination

Document financial workflows, operational processes, and internal procedures
Build SOPs and process manuals to improve transparency and continuity
Coordinate across multiple operational systems and platforms
Support backend operational systems including logistics and 3PL coordination where needed
Ensure the founder and CEO maintains clear visibility across financial and operational activities
Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and reporting efficiency

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Operations Manager, or similar mid-senior finance role
Strong hands-on experience with Xero (essential)
Experience using Shopify within an ecommerce environment (essential)
Experience managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and forecasting independently
Strong understanding of cash flow management and financial operations
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong process documentation and SOP creation skills
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Comfortable navigating multiple systems and operational platforms
Strong problem-solving and proactive thinking abilities
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workflows simultaneously
High level of accountability and ownership mindset

Nice to have:

Experience supporting founder-led ecommerce or creator businesses
US payroll administration experience
Familiarity with inventory forecasting and COGS analysis

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as Independent Contractor)