Head of Finance

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function for our growing veterinary tech startup. This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who can set up robust financial systems from scratch, ensure compliance across international entities, and provide insights to guide business decisions. The Head of Finance will oversee all aspects of financial management, including modeling and budgeting, reporting, and process implementation, for both our U.S. parent company and our Philippine subsidiary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Modeling & Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, budgets, and forecasts to guide the company's growth. Continuously update the financial model for our veterinary tech business to inform fundraising, investments, and strategic planning.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare, analyze, and submit accurate financial reports for multiple entities, including our Delaware C-Corp (US parent) and our Philippine SEC-registered company. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements in both jurisdictions. This includes managing the consolidation of accounts and the timely filing of tax returns, financial statements, and regulatory reports.
• Financial Systems & Processes: Design and implement financial systems and processes from the ground up. Establish strong controls and procedures for cash flow management, expense tracking, disbursements, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting. Build a streamlined finance operations workflow that can scale as we grow.
• Tools & Technology: Oversee the use of accounting and ERP tools. Manage our QuickBooks accounting for the U.S. entity, and implement an enterprise system (such as Britana ERP or a similar system) for the Philippine entity’s accounting, inventory, and operations. Ensure these systems are effectively utilized for bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Budgeting & Cost Management: Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor budget vs. actuals. Implement cost control measures and optimize spend across the organization. Provide department heads with guidance on managing budgets and financial goals.
• Strategic Financial Insight: Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and leadership team. Analyze financial data to generate insights on business performance, unit economics, and ROI of initiatives. Support fundraising activities with financial projections and due diligence preparation.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure strong compliance with all finance-related obligations. Coordinate external audits, liaise with auditors and tax advisors in both the US and the Philippines, and implement audit recommendations. Maintain proper documentation and controls to uphold the integrity of financial data.
• Team Leadership: (As we grow) hire and mentor a small finance/accounting team or manage external accounting partners. Foster a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and business partnership within the finance function.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. A CPA or CMA qualification is highly preferred. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in finance/accounting roles, with at least a couple of years in a leadership or head of finance capacity. Startup or high-growth company experience is strongly preferred; you have built financial processes from scratch or taken a company through rapid scaling.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Exceptional financial modeling skills and experience in strategic planning. Comfortable building models for revenue projections, runway/cash burn, scenario analysis, etc., especially in a startup context (e.g., SaaS or tech startup models).
• Reporting & Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of both U.S. and Philippine accounting principles and compliance. Experience in preparing financial statements and management reports for multiple jurisdictions. Familiarity with US GAAP (for Delaware C-Corp reporting) and local Philippine financial reporting and tax regulations is required.
• Systems & Tools: Hands-on experience implementing or managing financial systems/software. Proficiency in QuickBooks (for US accounting) and experience with ERP systems (such as Britana or similar platforms for accounting, inventory, and operations in the Philippines). Ability to evaluate and deploy new tools to improve financial workflow.
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to set up financial controls and processes (accounts payable/receivable, expense management, treasury, inventory tracking, etc.). You have a process-oriented mindset and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analytical & Strategic Skills: Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving. Capable of translating financial data into actionable insights and recommendations for the leadership team. Experience in supporting fundraising (debt or equity financing) and investor relations by providing vital financial information is a plus.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent communication skills, able to clearly present financial information to non-financial stakeholders and executives. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to strategic decisions. Leadership ability to eventually grow and manage a finance team; you are proactive, trustworthy, and can work independently in a startup environment.
• Other: High proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools. Familiarity with international banking, payroll, and compliance procedures. A passion for our mission (veterinary/pet health sector) and adaptability to a fast-paced, evolving startup culture.

Perks & Benefits:

Pawdel Inc. provides a comprehensive benefits package that covers both everyday convenience and holistic wellness. Through Sprout Solutions, employees enjoy a self-service HR portal for hassle-free leave filing, payslip access, and personal information management, as well as ReadyCash salary advances for instant financial relief. Sprouts' ecosystem also includes wellness benefits such as free meditation/yoga classes, 1-on-1 mental health consultations, and webinars to foster work-life balance. On top of these, Pawdel offers additional perks, including company-paid HMO coverage for your health needs and a flexible hybrid work model (a mix of at-home and in-office work). You'll also get access to KMC Solutions' proworking spaces at 20+ locations nationwide, including modern offices with amenities such as meeting rooms, unlimited coffee, high-speed internet, private lactation rooms, sleeping pods, and showers. (Our upcoming new headquarters at One Ayala East Tower is conveniently located atop a major transport hub, making your commute a breeze.) To fuel your growth, we invest in continuous professional education, sponsoring specialized courses and workshops for our team (for example, Pawdel employees have joined UI/UX Design courses, Leadership & Management Development Program, and advanced Brand Management programs, with full support).