Job Description

Department: Finance and Accounting
Work Arrangement: Remote
Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time
Work Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)
Locations: Philippines, LATAM, South Africa, Kenya, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills
About Pearl Talent
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for:
Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm--we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.
Role Overview
The Finance Manager owns financial planning, reporting, and operational finance for growing businesses, serving as a strategic partner to founders and leadership teams. This role blends hands-on financial management with forward-looking analysis to support sustainable growth, operational discipline, and informed decision-making.
You will oversee financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and accounting operations while translating complex financial data into clear insights. This role is ideal for finance professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy building scalable financial systems.
Your Impact
Your financial leadership enables confident decision-making, disciplined growth, and long-term business stability. By providing accurate forecasts, clear reporting, and strategic insight, you help leadership allocate resources effectively and avoid financial risk. Your work transforms financial data into a competitive advantage.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Analysis & Strategy -- 30%

• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
• Lead budgeting and financial planning cycles
• Perform variance analysis and profitability assessments
• Support pricing, investment, and growth decisions
• Prepare financial models for fundraising or strategic initiatives

Financial Reporting & Management -- 25%

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports
• Build executive dashboards and KPI tracking
• Analyze performance metrics (e.g., margins, burn, runway, unit economics)
• Present financial insights to leadership and stakeholders

Cash Flow Management & Treasury -- 15%

• Monitor and forecast cash flow and liquidity
• Maintain short- and mid-term cash projections
• Optimize working capital and payment prioritization
• Advise leadership on cash preservation and runway

Accounting Operations & Compliance -- 15%

• Oversee bookkeeping and month-end close processes
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial controls
• Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax partners

Process Optimization & Systems -- 10%

• Improve financial processes for scalability and accuracy
• Manage accounting and financial systems
• Automate workflows and reduce manual reporting
• Document financial policies and procedures

Operational Finance & Business Partnership -- 5%

• Partner with cross-functional teams on cost management and planning
• Analyze operational costs and efficiency drivers
• Support vendor negotiations and contract reviews

Requirements
Must-Haves (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 1-3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A roles
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis skills
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and business finance fundamentals
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Strong written and verbal English communication
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA
• Startup, scale-up, or high-growth company experience
• FP&A or Controller background
• Experience with fundraising, investor reporting, or board materials
• Industry exposure (SaaS, e-commerce, DTC, subscription businesses)

Tools Proficiency
Must-Haves (Required)

• Spreadsheets: Advanced Excel or Google Sheets
• Accounting/ERP: QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar
• Communication tools: Gmail/Outlook, Slack, Zoom

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Financial planning tools (Planful, Anaplan, Adaptive, Float)
• BI & reporting tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Expense & bill pay tools (Ramp, Bill.com, Brex, Divvy)
• E-commerce & payment platforms (Shopify, Stripe, PayPal)
• Project management tools (Notion, Asana, Monday.com)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
• Remote Work: Fully remote -- work from anywhere
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
• Direct Mentorship: Access to global industry leaders
• Learning & Development: Continuous growth resources
• Global Networking: Work with international teams
• Health Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time)

Our Recruitment Process * Application

• Skills Assessment
• Initial Screening
• Top-grading Interview
• Client Matching
• Job Offer
• Onboarding

Ready to Join Pearl Talent?
If you're a driven professional ready to work with exceptional founders building the next generation of world-class companies, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to unlock opportunities where your growth, impact, and success are our top priorities.

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