Controller (CPA, US Tax Specialist) – D2C Meal Prep E-commerce w/ Food Production Kitchen (Philippines, Remote)

About Methodology



Methodology is a rapidly scaling US-based e-commerce and manufacturing business transforming how consumers eat and live. As we bring all finance, tax, and accounting functions in-house, we are seeking a world-class solo finance leader to streamline, protect, and optimize our finances in partnership with our US executive team.


About the Role



We are hiring an exceptionally detail-oriented Controller (CPA, US Tax Specialist), based in the Philippines, to serve as our single point of excellence for accounting, financial modeling, expense control, and—critically—all federal, state, city, and county US tax compliance and optimization. This is a direct, remote partner to our COO and Founder. You will directly replace all outsourced CPA/tax services as the “one-stop shop” for our finance needs.


Key Responsibilities



US Tax Strategy & Compliance

Prepare, file, and sign all required corporate tax returns at the federal, state, city, and county levels, including all US e-file requirements
Proactively research, propose, and claim all available credits, incentives, and deductions to minimize tax liability (covering R&D, employment, “green” credits, manufacturing incentives, etc.)
Stay fully current on IRS updates as well as state, city, and county tax changes for every applicable Methodology jurisdiction
Serve as the company expert and sole coordinator for any tax inquiries, audits, or governmental correspondence
Maintain or obtain IRS Acceptance Agent/Enrolled Agent credentials as eligible for e-filing and authenticating US returns from the Philippines


Expense Control & Recognition

Approve every company expense; ensure tight controls, clear documentation, and proper categorical assignment—first through best-in-class automation, then manually validating every general ledger entry
Partner with every business function (including manufacturing, logistics, marketing, and customer service) to understand operational details so every transaction is coded accurately (COGS, inventory, OpEx, overhead, etc.)
Identify cost savings or reclassification opportunities through deep business knowledge and analytics


Accounting Operations & Manufacturing Support

Own all financial operations: oversee AP/AR, GL reconciliations, payroll (liaising with processors), and both cash and accrual close cycles
Prepare all financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, management dashboards) under US GAAP
Manage “hybrid” e-commerce + manufacturing accounting: inventory, COGS, overhead allocation, production cost modeling, and merchant processor reconciliation (e.g., Shopify, Stripe, Amazon, etc.)
Build, manage, and iterate operating models (budgets, forecasts, sensitivity analyses, and business case scenarios) as requested by leadership


Process Excellence & Audit Readiness

Champion modern workflow: implement and continuously upgrade digital tools (QuickBooks Online/Xero, Bill.com, Dext, automated recognition, etc.)
Keep all books always “audit ready” for the US and state/city/county authorities
Provide all support schedules and detailed records for any audit or regulatory review


Requirements

Philippine CPA required; US CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA, IRS e-filing authorized) strongly preferred or willingness/eligibility to obtain
At least 5 years’ progressive US-focused experience with:
Corporate and multijurisdiction tax prep (federal, state, and local/county)
US-based e-commerce and manufacturing accounting, including inventory/COGS
Experience researching and successfully claiming advanced tax credits and incentives
Operating model and scenario planning creation in Excel or Google Sheets
Mastery of QuickBooks Online/Xero and expense recognition/approval workflows
Track record as sole finance/accounting/tax lead, supporting or partnering directly with US management
Perfect written/spoken English and highly professional, proactive communicator
Analytical, ethical, resourceful, and wholly accountable


Reporting & Authority

Reports to: COO / Founder (direct US business partnership)
Approves all company expenses alone; no direct reports, solo accountability
Manages all tax filings/compliance (federal, state, city, county), business modeling, financial planning, and accounting ops
Engages outside advisors only for the rarest or most technical legal/tax issues


Compensation & Benefits

?1,000,000–?2,800,000 PHP/year (approx. $17,500–$49,000/year USD) commensurate with experience and credentials
13th-month pay, paid leave, annual bonus
Professional development allowance (e.g., IRS EA, US tax seminars, software certification)
Entirely remote/flexible schedule, core business hours overlap with US leaders
High-impact, executive partnership and company-wide visibility


To apply:
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Send a current resume and cover letter detailing:
Your experience in US corporate, multi-state/local tax compliance, returns, and credits
Your e-commerce/manufacturing accounting background or any others you believe, including any inventory costing or COGS optimization work
Example operating models or analytical work owned
Your experience controlling and approving all company expense flows (manual & software-driven)
Any US tax credentials (especially Enrolled Agent/IRS e-filer)