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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perks & Benefits

• Full-time contractor remote role based in the Philippines.

• Competitive monthly salary based on experience.

• 13th-month pay.

• 2 weeks paid time off annually.

• Overtime paid if working during Philippine public holidays.

• Remote work equipment support provided.

Statement of Equal Opportunity At Franki, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive community and our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re always welcome at Franki.