Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance., CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification, with CMA preferred., 7+ years of experience in accounting or controller roles, preferably client-facing., Excellent English communication skills and experience mentoring junior staff..

Key responsibilities:

Serve as the lead accounting advisor for high-value clients.

Conduct regular financial reviews and provide insights.

Support and coach team members on accounting practices.

Review financials for accuracy and compliance, and support budgeting and forecasting.

Job description

Want to be part of a community that focuses on work-life balance, provides competitive salary and fantastic opportunities?

The Backroom Offshoring Inc. is a KPO company experiencing strong dynamic growth and we want you to be part of it!

Located at One West Aeropark in Clark Pampanga, a world-class building with top facilities, a conducive work environment is guaranteed!

Ideal Traits

REQUIRED: Very strong, English conversational: They know how to read a room and speak with clarity and care.
Advisor mindset: They don’t just deliver the numbers—they interpret them.
Calm under pressure: Supports clients during financial stress with empathy and professionalism.
Collaborative and curious: Likes solving problems together with client and team and helping others grow.
Systems thinker: Understands how accounting processes connect with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Communication

Serve as the lead accounting advisor for a portfolio of high-value clients.
Conduct monthly or quarterly client meetings to review financials and provide insights.
Translate complex financial information into actionable business guidance.
Proactively identify opportunities, risks, and coaching moments.

Team Coaching & Support

Support bookkeepers and junior accountants with technical accounting reviews.
Coach team members on accounting best practices and client communication.
Provide training and quality control support for internal deliverables.

Financial Oversight

Review monthly/quarterly financials, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity.
Monitor KPIs and trends for clients and communicate implications clearly.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projects as needed.

Workflow & Technology

Ensure accurate tracking and completion of client work using Karbon (experience preferred).
Maintain excellent documentation and follow-up on advisory items.
Help refine internal workflows and client experience touchpoints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
US CMA, CPA, or equivalent designation (CMA strongly preferred)
Experience in audit a plus.
7+ years in accounting or controller roles, in a client-facing capacity
Demonstrated success advising small-to-mid-sized business clients
Outstanding English verbal and written communication skills
High emotional intelligence and professional presence with clients
Experience mentoring or coaching junior accounting staff
Familiarity with cloud accounting platforms (QBO/Xero, etc.)
QBO Pro Advisor Level 1 and 2 certification
Experience with Karbon or similar work management tools is a significant asset
Confidence navigating ambiguity and guiding clients through change

Core Perks and Benefits:

HMO on your first day + Free coverage for 2 dependents on your 2nd year
Government-mandated benefits
20 Annual Leave Credits
13th-month pay
Birthday Leave
Bereavement Leave

Work Set-up:

Work from home set up

This position is exclusively open to Philippine citizens currently living in the Philippines. While remote work offers flexibility, please note that this role requires adherence to local regulations, making it suitable only for those based in the Philippines. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving applications from qualified candidates who meet these criteria.

Onsite/Hybrid employee additional benefits: