Hire a Financial Controller Who Turns Numbers Into Strategy
Find experienced financial controllers who build systems that drive smart business decisions. Not just accountants, but strategic partners.
Save up to 65% on talent costs.
Why Should You Hire a Financial Controller with Penbrothers
Overview of the Role
Your Financial Controller builds the financial backbone that supports smart business decisions. They think strategically about cash flow, forecasting, and risk management. But they also execute daily work of closing books, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Not just accountants. Financial architects.
Candidate Skillset
They know QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Excel inside out. Financial modeling, variance analysis, management reporting tools. The technical foundation is solid. But here’s what sets them apart: they understand business operations, communicate complex concepts clearly, and think strategically rather than just historically. Experience with SaaS, e-commerce, or high-growth environments where agility and accuracy matter.
- Advanced Financial Modeling
- Management Reporting
- Dashboard Creation
- Cash Flow Management
- Budget Planning
How We Vet Financial Controller Candidates
We don’t just verify leadership and accounting credentials. Every Financial Controller candidate completes real financial oversight scenarios that demonstrate their ability to manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.
Every candidate typically goes through validated skills assessments powered by TestGorilla:
- Financial Analysis: Evaluates financial statement analysis, variance analysis, and strategic financial planning capabilities;
- Leadership & People Management: Tests team management, process oversight, and cross-departmental collaboration skills;
- Accounting (IFRS/US GAAP): Assesses advanced accounting knowledge and regulatory compliance understanding;
- Critical Thinking: Measures strategic approach to financial challenges and risk management decisions.
Have specific assessment requirements? We seamlessly integrate your custom tests, financial leadership simulations, or compliance assessments into our vetting process. Whether using our standard assessments or your specialized requirements, only candidates who demonstrate genuine expertise make it through our evaluation.
Ways They'll Collaborate with and Make an Impact on Your Team
Your Financial Controller becomes the financial conscience of your organization. Operations needs budget guidance. Sales needs commission structures. Leadership needs growth projections. They understand how financial health connects to business strategy, not just compliance. They’ll build systems that scale.
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Hire an Experienced Financial Controller in the Philippines
Whether you're adding your first dedicated finance leader or strengthening an existing team, we offer three levels of expertise:
Junior Financial Controller
- Manages monthly close and reporting cycles
- Maintains accurate books and record
- Supports budget preparation and tracking
- Coordinates with external accountants
- Handles accounts payable and receivable
| Years of Experience | 3 + |
| Talent Location: | Philippines |
| Monthly Salary: | $2,930 |
Mid-Level Financial Controller
- Leads financial planning and analysis
- Creates management dashboards and KPIs
- Manages cash flow and working capital
- Oversees audit and compliance processes
- Partners with department heads on budgets
| Years of Experience | 5 + |
| Talent Location: | Philippines |
| Monthly Salary: | $3,359 |
Senior Financial Controller
- Drives strategic financial planning
- Leads finance team and process optimization
- Manages investor relations and reporting
- Oversees risk management and treasury
- Partners with C-suite on major decisions
| Years of Experience | 9 + |
| Talent Location: | Philippines |
| Monthly Salary: | $3,788 |
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Offshore staffing made easy.
Here’s our four-step process in building your remote team.
Step 1. Discovery Call
We assess your hiring needs, budget, and fit.
Step 2. Solution Presentation
We source, vet, and hire top Filipino talents for you within 30 days.
Step 3. Find & Vet
Your team gets a structured 90-day onboarding for fast ramp-up.
Step 4. Hypercare Onboarding
Scale confidently through ongoing support in HR, payroll, and compliance.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the vetting process take?
Our complete scouting and vetting process takes up to 30 days. This includes sourcing, rigorous screening, skills assessments, and client interviews to ensure the best candidate fit for your team.
What is the Penbrothers Hypercare Framework?
Hypercare is our 90-day post-hire support program. It ensures seamless onboarding, proactive check-ins, performance tracking, and structured feedback loops to set up your offshore team for long-term success.
What kinds of roles do you specialize in?
We specialize in building offshore teams across tech, product, design, marketing, finance, and customer support. Our approach is tailored to each client’s operational needs and growth stage.
Do I need to set up a local entity in the Philippines?
No need. Penbrothers serves as your local employment and compliance partner, so you can legally and efficiently hire full-time offshore staff without setting up a legal entity.
What timezone will my offshore team work in?
Our offshore teams can work in your timezone, Philippine business hours, or a hybrid setup depending on the role and your operational requirements.
Start Building Your Financial Team Today
Strong financial leadership drives growth. With Penbrothers, you get results-driven Filipino Financial Controllers who understand numbers and business strategy.
