Full-Time Senior Finance & Operations Manager

Senior Finance & Operations Manager

Philippines - Remote (Work From home)

Hi, We’re Franki

Franki is an AI-powered startup transforming how people discover and choose the next place they’ll eat, drink and play.

Our platform curates video-powered recommendations provided by a vibrant community of content creators and foodies who are passionate about sharing the best their city has to offer.

At Franki, we offer a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment with tremendous opportunities for growth.

As part of our team, you will be on the ground floor of a high-growth startup that is building the future of how people will find places and experiences that create meaningful connections.

About The Role

Franki is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Finance and Operations Manager to join our team remotely from the Philippines.

This role is ideal for a CPA-qualified finance professional with US GAAP experience, looking to take ownership of core financial management, operations, and HR administration functions for a growing tech business, with the benefits of a Work-From-Home role.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role plays a critical part in ensuring financial oversight, process efficiency, and operational rigor.

What you’ll do:

1. Financial Management
• Oversee and manage financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and budget preparation.
• Supervise our outsourced finance team, including bookkeeping, general ledger, and journal entries.
• Manage US and Australian payroll, taxes, and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Liaise directly with investors and potential funding partners on financial matters.
• Prepare board reports, investor updates, and financial presentations.
• Oversee tax management in the US and liaise with Australian advisors for compliance.
• Own cap table management and ESOP grant tracking and equity reporting.

2. Financial Analysis & Strategic Support

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Analyze operational (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX), identifying trends, cost-saving opportunities, and investment needs.
• Develop and maintain reporting on key financial metrics critical to a high-growth startup, such as Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), Gross Margin, and other unit economics as relevant.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts, flagging risks and variances proactively.
• Support the development of financial models and scenario analysis to inform growth initiatives, fundraising, and board-level reporting.
• Provide clear, data-driven recommendations that improve profitability, cash flow management, and resource allocation.

3. HR and People Operations

• Manage the administration with our HR Partner, Paychex
• Manage our third-party contractor platform, Deel, for Contractor payroll management.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and contractors.
• Maintain employment contracts, contractor agreements, and HR policies.
• Support performance review (P&DR) processes in collaboration with the CEO.

4. Operations Management

• Oversee vendor and SaaS subscriptions, contract management, and insurance renewals.
• Support legal compliance and liaise with legal counsel jointly with the CEO.
• Manage relationships with external vendors like Zeni.ai for day-to-day activities.

You might be a good fit if you have…

• CPA Qualifications is mandatory
• Minimum 5 years experience in finance
• Experience across operations - including HR management
• Direct experience with US GAAP and working with US-based companies.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Xero.
• Ability to work across time zones with a minimum 6-hour overlap with Pacific Time.
• Proactive, independent, analytical, and adaptable to startup environments.

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