Assistant Controller at Moura CFO

Overview
We are MOURA CFO, a fast-growing US-based accounting and CFO services firm looking for a high-caliber Senior Accountant / Controller based in the Philippines. This is not a typical bookkeeping role. You will act as the right hand to our Head of Accounting, taking over complex client work, improving quality, and helping scale the organization. If you have a Big 4 background, strong problem-solving skills, and want a fast-track path to a leadership role, this is for you.

Mission: Your mission is to take over high-level client execution work so our Head of Accounting can fully transition into leadership, process improvement, and scaling the team

What You’ll Do
Handle complex client requests:
Financial reports
Reconciliations
Cleanup and troubleshooting
Special analysis
Review financials and ensure audit-ready quality
Act as escalation point for team issues
Identify and fix process breakdowns
Document and improve workflows
Communicate directly with clients when needed

What “Great” Looks Like
Leadership no longer needs to step into execution work
Financials are clean, accurate, and reliable
Requests are handled quickly and correctly
Team becomes more independent because of your support

Requirements (Strict)
Big 4 audit experience
10+ years of accounting experience
Strong knowledge of:
US GAAP
IFRS
Multi-entity environments
Strong problem-solving ability (you figure things out independently)
Excellent English communication (written and verbal)
Experience working directly with clients
Comfortable working late hours (up to ~2 AM Manila time)

Nice to Have
Experience with QBO, NetSuite
Experience in outsourced accounting firms
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets

Compensation
$20/hour
15–20 hours/week to start
Path to full-time and Controller role

Growth Path
This role is designed to grow into a Controller position, replacing our current Head of Accounting in day-to-day execution.

Important – Read Carefully
To apply, include:
A short video (2–3 minutes) answering:
Describe a complex accounting problem you solved
How do you ensure audit-level quality?
A brief written response:
How would you approach fixing messy books that are not audit-ready?
Applications without these will not be reviewed.