U.S. Accounting Manager / Financial Controller

U.S. Accounting Manager / Financial Controller

Location: Philippines — Remote
Employment: Part-Time / Project-Based, with Long-Term Potential
Compensation: $5-$10 USD/hour, depending on experience
Initial Workload: Approximately 10–20 hours/week

About the Opportunity

I am a U.S.-based entrepreneur developing Rank & Rent Factory (RNRF), a scalable portfolio of local-service lead-generation websites.

I am seeking an experienced accounting manager or financial controller who can help establish reliable financial systems, oversee bookkeeping, analyze business performance, and support informed financial decisions.

My long-term goal is to build a scalable, systems-driven business with clear financial reporting and disciplined capital allocation.

This is not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry position.

I am looking for someone who understands the broader financial picture, can manage accounting workflows, identify problems, and help develop financial systems that scale.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Oversight

• Oversee bookkeeping accuracy and account reconciliations.
• Review financial statements and accounting records.
• Establish and maintain appropriate accounting controls.
• Organize business income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end accounting.
• Identify discrepancies and financial reporting issues.
• Support tax accountants with accurate financial information.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review profit-and-loss statements.
• Develop cash-flow reports and forecasts.
• Track operating expenses and financial commitments.
• Analyze profitability by business activity.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance.
• Identify cost inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce concise financial reports for the owner.

RNRF Portfolio Financial Management

As the business develops, responsibilities may include:

• Tracking financial performance by website and market.
• Monitoring hosting, software, content, and production costs.
• Measuring cost per completed website.
• Tracking revenue generated by lead-generation assets.
• Evaluating portfolio profitability.
• Supporting reinvestment and capital allocation decisions.
• Building scalable financial dashboards and reporting systems.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Establish practical accounting workflows.
• Develop documentation and internal controls.
• Coordinate bookkeeping support.
• Improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Evaluate appropriate financial software.
• Implement AI-assisted workflows where useful and properly reviewed.
• Identify and resolve recurring financial process problems.

Professional Coordination

• Coordinate with tax preparers and external accountants.
• Prepare accurate records for professional review.
• Identify financial and accounting issues requiring specialist input.
• Support future entity accounting and financial administration.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience managing or reviewing accounting work.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. accounting practices and financial reporting.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Experience preparing and interpreting financial statements.
• Cash-flow analysis and budgeting experience.
• Strong reconciliation and accounting-control skills.
• Ability to work independently and improve financial processes.
• Clear written English communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting degree or CPA qualification.
• Experience as an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or Controller.
• Experience with U.S. small businesses.
• Experience managing bookkeepers or accounting teams.
• Financial modeling and forecasting experience.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting.
• Experience with digital businesses or recurring revenue.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax preparation workflows.
• Experience developing financial dashboards and automation.

Ideal Candidate

I value someone who thinks beyond bookkeeping.

You should understand what financial statements reveal about a business, identify potential problems, and recommend improvements.

You should be comfortable establishing systems from an early stage and adapting them as the business grows.

The objective is not simply accurate accounting. It is reliable financial intelligence that supports better business decisions.

Initial Project

The initial engagement may involve:

• Assessing existing accounting records and systems.
• Reviewing or supervising bookkeeping cleanup.
• Establishing financial reporting standards.
• Developing preliminary cash-flow reports.
• Identifying missing financial controls.
• Creating a scalable accounting and reporting roadmap.

The role may expand as RNRF grows.

Application Instructions — Read Carefully

Begin your application with the exact heading:

Financial Controller — Application

Then provide:

1. Your résumé and accounting management experience.
2. Examples of financial reporting systems you have managed or developed.
3. Your QuickBooks and financial software experience.
4. One example of a financial problem you identified and helped resolve.
5. Your hourly rate and weekly availability.

Required Technical Question

Please answer in approximately 150 words:

*A digital business owns 30 lead-generation websites. Some produce revenue, others are still being developed, and each has different hosting, content, production, and maintenance costs.*

What financial metrics and reporting systems would you establish to evaluate profitability, cash flow, and future investment decisions?

We are evaluating your ability to think beyond bookkeeping and support business management.

Optional Video Introduction — Preferred

You may include a 2–3 minute video describing your accounting leadership experience and one financial reporting or process-improvement project.

Video is optional; equivalent written responses are welcome.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants may complete a paid practical assessment involving financial statements, cash-flow analysis, and accounting controls.

We are looking for a financially sophisticated professional who can help build reliable systems and support the long-term growth of RNRF.