Director of Accounting (Controller) - Pooling

Job Description

modCounsel is hiring a Director of Accounting (Controller) to support one of our US-based client engagements. This is a hands-on accounting leadership role responsible for owning the client’s accounting function end to end as it transitions from outsourced support to an internal team. This is a high-impact role: you will help shape processes, systems, controls, and the future team while delivering clean, timely, decision-ready financials to leadership. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a hands-on, independent accounting leader to own our client’s accounting function end to end as we bring it in-house. This is a builder’s role. You will run a clean, timely close across three entities, lead our move onto a true multi-entity platform, and act as a real partner to our finance leadership team. You will move comfortably between the detail (a reconciliation, a mapping fix) and the big picture (GAAP-compliant, board-ready financials), and you will bring recommendations rather than wait to be asked. We are AI-forward and want someone willing to experiment with AI tools to streamline the function as we build it. You will work closely with our client’s finance leadership and help shape the processes, systems, and eventual team of our accounting organization as it matures from outsourced to in-house. WHAT YOU WILL OWN Close and Reporting Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across the general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll for all three entities, delivering accurate, GAAP-compliant financials on a consistent timeline. Multi-entity Ownership Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and entity-level reporting across our multi-entity / MSO structure, ensuring each entity’s books roll up cleanly to the parent. Technical Accounting Serve as our technical accounting resource, researching and documenting positions on key topics—including revenue recognition (ASC 606) across software, billing/RCM, and project-based revenue streams. Outsourced Accounting Transition Own the transition of our current outsourced accounting provider—extracting institutional knowledge, closing documentation gaps, and ensuring continuity during the handoff. Controls and Process Design and document internal controls, accounting policies, and repeatable procedures that fit a fast-growing, multi-entity company. Cash and AP/AR Oversight Own day-to-day cash visibility and AP/AR processes across all entities. Finance Business Partnering Support finance leadership with clean, consistent financials, and act as the go-to resource for accounting questions across the company. Systems and Automation Lead our migration from QuickBooks Online (Premium) to a true multi-entity platform, redesign the chart of accounts for multi-entity reporting, and bring in AI-enabled tools and automation to make the function faster and more reliable. Team Building As we grow, you may be tasked to hire, train, and manage additional offshore-based accounting staff. Qualifications 8–12 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years at Controller or Accounting Manager level Direct, hands-on experience owning accounting activities for a US-based company, beyond purely transactional or process-based accounting support (hard requirement). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent recognized certification Strong command of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls, with real fluency in multi-entity and intercompany accounting Demonstrated experience setting up or standing up an accounting function — Controller-level ownership, not just execution A true player-coach: comfortable being both the hands-on preparer today and the manager who hires and trains a team tomorrow Deep QuickBooks Online expertise, including direct experience leading a platform or tier transition Experience with NetSuite or another enterprise-scale ERP strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate accounting concepts for non-finance stakeholders and proactively flag issues Comfort working as an independent contributor now, with a clear path to managing a small team as it is built out Preferred Big 4 or equivalent top-tier public accounting/audit background Healthcare or healthcare technology industry experience Familiarity with MSO (Management Services Organization) structures Experience with AI-enabled finance/accounting workflows or automation tools Track record of scaling an accounting function during a high-growth period Pay: Php80,000.00 - Php100,000.00 per month Benefits Health insurance Work from home Work Location: Remote