About this role
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 TalentPearl 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.
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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 OverviewThe 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 ImpactYour 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 ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Analysis & Strategy — 30%Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analysesLead budgeting and financial planning cyclesPerform variance analysis and profitability assessmentsSupport pricing, investment, and growth decisionsPrepare financial models for fundraising or strategic initiativesFinancial Reporting & Management — 25%Prepare monthly financial statements and management reportsBuild executive dashboards and KPI trackingAnalyze performance metrics (e.g., margins, burn, runway, unit economics)Present financial insights to leadership and stakeholdersCash Flow Management & Treasury — 15%Monitor and forecast cash flow and liquidityMaintain short- and mid-term cash projectionsOptimize working capital and payment prioritizationAdvise leadership on cash preservation and runwayAccounting Operations & Compliance — 15%Oversee bookkeeping and month-end close processesReview reconciliations, journal entries, and financial controlsEnsure GAAP compliance and audit readinessCoordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax partnersProcess Optimization & Systems — 10%Improve financial processes for scalability and accuracyManage accounting and financial systemsAutomate workflows and reduce manual reportingDocument financial policies and proceduresOperational Finance & Business Partnership — 5%Partner with cross-functional teams on cost management and planningAnalyze operational costs and efficiency driversSupport vendor negotiations and contract reviewsRequirements
Must-Haves (Required)Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field1–3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A rolesStrong financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis skillsExperience preparing financial statements and management reportsSolid understanding of US GAAP and business finance fundamentalsAdvanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiencyStrong written and verbal English communicationAbility to work independently in a remote environmentNice-to-Haves (Preferred)CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBAStartup, scale-up, or high-growth company experienceFP&A or Controller backgroundExperience with fundraising, investor reporting, or board materialsIndustry exposure (SaaS, e-commerce, DTC, subscription businesses) Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)Spreadsheets: Advanced Excel or Google SheetsAccounting/ERP: QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similarCommunication tools: Gmail/Outlook, Slack, ZoomNice-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 skillsRemote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhereGenerous PTO: In accordance with company policyDirect Mentorship: Access to global industry leadersLearning & Development: Continuous growth resourcesGlobal Networking: Work with international teamsHealth 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.