Job description
LegalMatch Philippines is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our Finance team. This role goes beyond routine accounting—you’ll provide leadership, drive process improvements, and bring a CFO-level perspective to guide complex financial operations in a fast-scaling SaaS environment. Working closely with our US-based team, you will help ensure financial integrity, compliance, and strategic growth. This role also involves accessing, managing, and overseeing U.S. banking platforms and supervising money distributions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
Responsibilities:
Oversee key accounting functions to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting
Provide leadership and mentorship, distributing workloads and eliminating single points of failure
Take ownership of complex, senior-level accounting tasks using sound judgment and initiative
Partner with US-based counterparts during overlapping hours (PH early morning/US afternoon) to support strategic decision-making
Apply SaaS accounting best practices, including ASC 606 revenue recognition
Anticipate and resolve accounting issues proactively, especially during US overlap
Drive improvements in accounting processes, systems, and team performance
Contribute to financial strategies that support the company’s growth trajectory
10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including senior leadership roles
Strong expertise in SaaS accounting and revenue recognition under US GAAP (ASC 606)
Proven track record working effectively with US-based teams across time zones
Demonstrated success in team leadership, delegation, and delivering measurable results
Highly proactive with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across teams and geographies
Willingness to work a partial night shift ending at 2:00 AM PH time to align with US morning schedules (10-11 AM PT / 1-2 PM ET)
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Strategic and detail-oriented with a CFO-level mindset
- A decisive problem-solver who can thrive under pressure
- Proactive in improving processes and strengthening team performance
- Skilled at mentoring and building high-performing teams
- Passionate about driving financial integrity and business growth t
At LegalMatch Philippines, we offer a dynamic and innovative environment where your financial expertise will drive our growth and shape the future of our SaaS operations. Join us, lead with impact, and help build lasting success.
