Financial Controller
Oceansxyz
Apply to this job Sri Lanka remote Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description
Work with U.S. Startups and C-Suite Executives as an Oceans Financial Controller
About Oceans
Oceans is an outsourcing firm pairing the best talent in Sri Lanka with CEOs, Founders, and Executives in the U.S.
The Role: Financial Controller
Oceans is seeking highly ambitious candidates in Sri Lanka to become Financial Controllers
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure effective financial management
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Provide accurate and timely financial reports, statements, and analysis to support decision-making at all levels of the organization
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
- Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and risk management activities
- Identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement and implement appropriate measures
- Coordinate with external auditors for timely completion of audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial records
- Manage and mentor the finance team, providing guidance, and training
Requirements
- Language: Professional fluency in English, with excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking)
- Experience: 8+ years in Accounting and Finance sector. Big four or national accounting firm audit experience is preferred
- Essential Skills: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Education: Undergraduate degree preferably in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance/Accounting; related work experience accepted
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for experienced Financial Controllers who are excited to work for, and learn from, U.S.-based Executives.
Benefits
- Unique lucrative opportunity to work with global start ups that could 10x your career.
- Fully Remote work.
- Competitive pay and always paid in USD.
About this role
Summary
Oversee financial strategies, reporting, compliance, and team management for US startups.
Job title
Financial Controller
Experience level
8+ years
Industry
outsourcing
Location requirements
remote work allowed, based in Sri Lanka
Salary
Competitive pay and always paid in USD.
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
CPAfinancial reportingbudgetingforecastinginternal controls
Preferred skills
auditBig Four experiencefinance managementrisk management
Specializations
financial managementbudgetingforecastingfinancial reportinginternal controls
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Sri Lanka
Remote Country