Senior Management Accountant (CPA) | Work From Home | Day Shift

Overview

This role is for a Senior Management Accountant (CPA) with senior-level financial expertise, leadership, and business insights. The position supports an Australian business with finance professionals based in the Philippines and involves close collaboration with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare accurate monthly Income Statements (P&L), Balance Sheets, and management financial reports.
• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the business.
• Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful, practical insights to support management decisions.
• Work closely with the General Manager, senior leadership, and department heads to communicate financial results and recommendations.
• Review reconciliations, month-end adjustments, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Provide senior-level guidance, mentoring, and technical support to the existing finance team.
• Coordinate finance operations while promoting accountability, collaboration, and clear communication.
• Identify financial risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen financial controls.
• Support improvements to financial reporting systems, budgeting processes, and ERP functionality.
• Assist with complex accounting matters and collaborate with Australian-based financial leadership or external advisers when required.

Requirements

Must-haves:

• CPA qualification or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Extensive experience in senior finance roles (ideally Finance Manager, Financial Controller, CFO, or Senior Management Accountant).
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or overseeing a finance or accounting team.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Income Statements (Profit & Loss), Balance Sheets, and management reports.
• Advanced experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and internal controls.
• Ability to interpret financial results, identify business risks, and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including confidence to explain complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Experience working directly with senior management and shareholders.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and take ownership of financial responsibilities.
• Collaborative leadership style, including the ability to mentor and support colleagues while respecting established team responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience working with Australian businesses, particularly in financial reporting and accounting practices.
• Previous experience living and working in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada.
• Experience working with complex business structures, including multiple companies, related entities, or trusts.
• Understanding of Australian taxation, payroll, and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Experience improving financial processes, budgeting systems, reporting, and internal controls.
• Background in wholesale, distribution, inventory-based businesses, or other complex commercial environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• PHP 120,000/month
• 13th month pay
• Additional leave benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Location

• Fully Remote / Work From Home
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shift (Australian business hours)