Financial operations lead - pearl talent we’re hiring a finance controller to lead the financial operations of pearl, a fast‑growing startup building operational talent pipelines. The role is fully remote (latam and ph), full‑time, independent contractor, and 40 hours per week monday‑friday 9 am‑5 pm est. Overview as financial controller you’ll own the integrity, stability, and strategic insight of our financial operations. You’ll ensure our financial data is accurate, our compliance is ironclad, and financial workflows scale with our growth. You’ll be a key partner to leadership, translating numbers into strategy, risk mitigation, and opportunity. Responsibilities oversee all aspects of financial operations: accounting, reporting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash management. Maintain and continuously improve robust financial controls to minimize risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws, tax regulations, and external audit requirements. Ensure timely and accurate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes. Produce and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (p&l, balance sheet, cash flow) for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Develop forecasting models and budgets. Track performance against budget, provide variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions. Generate financial insights that help drive decisions on cost optimization, revenue growth, investment, and risk. Evaluate and design financial systems and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Automate manual workflows where appropriate. Standardize templates, policies, and procedures. Oversee vendor/contractor relationships, ensuring payment processes are reliable and cost‑effective. Lead audits, liaise with external auditors, and ensure documentation and internal practices satisfy audit standards. Manage international transactions and currency conversion, cross‑border compliance where relevant. Mentor or manage junior accounting/finance personnel and possibly external support (bookkeepers, external accountants). Work closely with ops, people, legal, and senior leadership to align financial strategy with company objectives. Qualifications bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related; cpa, cma, or equivalent strongly preferred. 5 years’ experience in full‑spectrum accounting/financial control in a high‑growth, fast‑moving environment (startups a plus). Deep understanding of accounting principles, revenue recognition, gaap (or applicable accounting standards), and financial compliance. Experience with financial systems (e.g., quickbooks, xero, netsuite, or comparable erps), advanced excel/google sheets, plus data analysis tools. Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to think strategically. Excellent communicator, able to present complex financial information clearly to non‑financial leaders. Benefits potential for profit share based on performance. Fully wfh, forever. Annual team retreat. Unlimited pto. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of ai. J-18808-ljbffr