Controller

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Philippines (Remote)

Schedule: PST

About the Company

Our client is a high-growth, woman-owned social enterprise and Certified B Corp based in Los Angeles. They are redefining corporate gifting by providing a premium B2B platform where every gift purchased supports global social causes—ranging from environmental conservation to poverty alleviation. They combine a proprietary gifting platform with measurable social impact, serving some of the world's most recognizable brands like Subaru and Zoom.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated in-house Controller to own the accounting function end-to-end. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the institutional memory of the company's finances. This role is designed for a precision-minded professional who finds fulfillment in technical accounting and building lasting, clean systems.

You will partner with a fractional CFO who handles high-level strategy, allowing you to focus on accounting excellence. Success in this role means providing the CEO with absolute confidence in the accuracy of the numbers through impeccable monthly closes and rigorous reporting.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Manage the full-cycle accounting process, including a timely month-end close (under 10 days), financial statement preparation, and variance commentary.
• Technical Revenue Accounting: Oversee complex revenue recognition and deferred revenue across multiple channels, including subscriptions, gift cards, platform credits, and enterprise prepayments.
• Operations & Reconciliations: Manage AR/AP, payroll coordination, sales tax compliance, and reconciliations across a hybrid inventory model (owned and dropship).
• Impact & Liability Tracking: Collaborate on Cause Partner liability accounting to track the financial flow of charitable impact distinct from standard AP.
• Management Accounting: Develop product-line P&Ls and customer profitability reporting for key accounts to provide actionable business insights.
• Process Documentation: Build and maintain SOPs, close checklists, and a comprehensive chart of accounts to ensure institutional knowledge remains within the company.
• Audit & Tax Support: Lead coordination with outside CPAs for tax compliance and maintain documentation for B Corp and LLC partnership requirements.

Competencies and Qualifications

Must-Have

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience (exceptional candidates with 5+ years and heavy deferred revenue experience will be considered).
• Advanced Technical Skills: Deep expertise in deferred revenue and revenue recognition in multi-channel businesses (Subscriptions, E-commerce, B2B).
• Software Fluency: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and familiarity with a modern finance tech stack.
• Inventory Experience: Proven experience in product-based industries with inventory management complexity.
• Management Accounting: Ability to produce actuals-based profitability reports and driver-based reporting.
• Active CPA license or international equivalent.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working within a B Corp, social enterprise, or LLC partnership structure.
• Experience managing procurement platform onboarding (e.g., Ariba, Oracle, Coupa).

Key Qualities

• Mastery over Mobility: You value stability and the opportunity to master a complex business over jumping into strategic finance or CFO roles.
• Precision-Minded: An eagle eye for detail; you take professional pride in clean books and rigorous documentation.
• Mission-Driven: A genuine passion for social impact and corporate responsibility.
• Collaborative: Comfortable working alongside a fractional CFO who reviews your work and partners on high-level goals.

What We Offer

• 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence.

Application Process

We understand that searching for a new job can be challenging, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Our goal is to make the process as transparent and respectful as possible.

The interview process includes a Recruiter Interview, Client Interview, and Assessment. As part of the process, candidates complete a hands-on task during the technical interview. Throughout each stage, we keep you informed and provide feedback as quickly as possible, ensuring you feel valued and supported throughout your journey with us.

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