Financial Controller

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 youll 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”)