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
Requirements
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”)
