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# Finance Manager at RISE

- **Company:** RISE
- **Location:** Cebu, Philippines
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rise/31c19474-78b9-4af4-a452-fee99b6300c4

## Job description

The Senior Finance Manager – Financial Reporting leads the Group’s financial reporting function across RISE PH, Synacy, and affiliated entities. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role owns the month-end close, consolidation, and statutory reporting cycle for a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction digital infrastructure and internet service provider (ISP) group. He/she ensures that financial statements are accurate, timely, PFRS/IFRS-compliant, and audit-ready, and supports the statutory audit led by the Group’s audit manager. This is a senior management role within the Finance team, positioned directly below the Group Financial Controller and accountable for the quality of the Group’s reported numbers, the strength of reporting controls, and the development of the financial reporting team. Duties and responsibilities Financial reporting and consolidation Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for all Group entities, delivering the close within agreed timelines Prepare and review consolidated and entity-level financial statements (statement of financial position, P&L, cash flows, changes in equity) and accompanying notes and schedules Lead group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and reconciliation of intercompany balances across entities and jurisdictions Prepare management reporting packages, with quantified variance commentary against budget, forecast, and prior periods Interpret and apply new or amended PFRS/IFRS standards, prepare technical accounting position papers, and assess their impact on the Group Review intercompany billing and cost-plus arrangements for correct accounting, VAT, and withholding tax treatment, in coordination with the Tax team Digital infrastructure / ISP accounting Apply PFRS 15 to subscriber, enterprise, wholesale, and bundled service revenue, including installation fees, promos, and contract assets/liabilities Apply PFRS 16 to network-related leases (pole attachments, tower and site leases, IRU/dark fibre, office and warehouse leases) Oversee accounting for network CAPEX: capitalisation of fibre build, construction-in-progress, CPE, and network equipment; useful-life reviews, impairment testing, and asset retirement Ensure GL-to-subledger reconciliation of fixed assets and CPE inventory across regional warehouses Audit support, controls, and governance Support the statutory audit led by the Group’s audit manager by providing timely, complete financial reporting deliverables and resolving reporting-related audit queries Prepare financial statement schedules, reconciliations, and PBC items within the financial reporting scope; address audit adjustments affecting the financial statements Implement corrective actions on management letter points relating to financial reporting Design, document, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, including review controls, segregation of duties, and close checklists Support internal audit, due diligence, lender, and investor reporting requirements as needed Multi-jurisdiction compliance Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting to the SEC (AFS, GIS), BIR, and other regulators, including PEZA/BOI where applicable Coordinate reporting requirements across Group entities, regional branches, and foreign affiliates or counterparts, including group reporting packs prepared under different local requirements Support regulatory reporting to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other industry bodies, where financial data is required Monitor regulatory and accounting developments across jurisdictions and advise the Group Financial Controller on their impact Leadership and process improvement Lead, coach, and develop the financial reporting team; set goals, review work, and manage performance Drive close automation, ERP optimisation, and reporting process improvements to shorten the close cycle and improve accuracy Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Billing, Network/Engineering, and Procurement to ensure complete and accurate financial data Provide ad hoc analysis and reports to the Group Financial Controller and senior management

## Qualifications

- Required

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Philippines
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Audit background: at least 3 years of external audit experience with a Big Four or reputable audit firm
- Industry background: at least 3 years in telecommunications, ISP, or digital infrastructure (fibre, data centres, towers, or network services)
- Multi-jurisdiction experience: group reporting and consolidation across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including cross-border or foreign-affiliate reporting
- Strong command of PFRS/IFRS, particularly PFRS 15, PFRS 16, PAS 16, PAS 36, and consolidation standards (PFRS 10)
- Solid working knowledge of Philippine regulatory requirements (SEC, BIR, and related agencies)
- Proven experience leading accounting or financial reporting teams
- Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior management and auditors
- Willing to relocate to and work on-site in Cebu City

## Preferred

- Exposure to transfer pricing documentation (RR 19-2020 / RR 34-2020) and intercompany arrangements
- Experience with PEZA/BOI-registered entities or NTC-regulated companies
- Experience with close automation, consolidation tools, or ERP implementation

## About RISE

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Rise is a global payroll, compliance, and contractor management platform that enables companies to hire, onboard, and pay distributed teams in 190+ countries using both fiat and cryptocurrency.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (with an office in Beachwood, Ohio)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Financial Services / Global Payroll SaaS / HR Tech
- **Target Customers**: B2B; Finance & Ops, Legal & Compliance, HR & People teams; DAOs and Web3-native companies; traditional enterprises hiring globally
- **Mission/Purpose**: Streamline international workforce payments with automated compliance, tax documentation, and flexible payout options, bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto-native teams.

## Products & Services
- **Global Contractor Pay**: Onboard, manage, and pay independent contractors in 190+ countries with automated compliance checks, tax documentation, and flexible scheduling.
- **Employer of Record (EOR)**: Hire full-time employees abroad without a local entity; handles compliant employment agreements, benefits (healthcare, crypto-friendly 401(k)), and tax/legal documentation.
- **Direct Payroll**: U.S. employee payroll processing with automated tax filings and compliance; allows salary withdrawal in local currency and stablecoins.
- **Agent of Record (AOR)**: Shields businesses from contractor misclassification risk; handles onboarding, payments, and compliance for independent contractors globally.
- **Rise ID**: On-chain, portable professional identity verification with KYC/KYB/AML checks, providing reusable verification across engagements.
- **Rise Earn**: Lets companies and contractors earn yield on idle USDC balances, powered by Aave on Arbitrum.
- **Hybrid Payroll**: Funding options from bank accounts or crypto wallets; workers can withdraw in 90+ local currencies, stablecoins, or 100+ cryptocurrencies.
- **International Health & Travel Insurance**: Benefits package for contractors via a global partner network.

## Market Standing
- **Total Funding**: $10.1M (USD)
    - **Series A (Nov 2024)**: $6.3M led by Polymorphic Capital and Draper Associates (6 investors)
    - **Seed Round (Apr 2023)**: $3.8M led by Polymorphic Capital and Ryze Labs (16 investors)
- **Key Metric**: Processed over **$1.5 billion** in total payroll volume.
- **Headcount**: 47 employees (+41.7% YoY), distributed across 9 countries (United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, Mexico, Colombia, and others).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Polymorphic Capital, Draper Associates, Ryze Labs.
- **Growth Signals**: SOC 2 Type II certified; registered as a Money Service Business (FinCEN); integration with Gnosis Safe, Coinbase, MetaMask; strong 30,830 LinkedIn followers (+21.6% YoY).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Crypto-Native & Fiat Flexibility**: Only platform offering truly hybrid payroll—fund via bank account or on-chain treasury; workers choose fiat or 100+ cryptocurrencies.
- **Unified Compliance**: Covers EOR, AOR, and contractor management under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors.
- **On-Chain Identity**: Rise ID provides portable, reusable KYC/AML, eliminating redundant onboarding for workers across multiple engagements.
- **Regulatory Maturity**: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant, registered Money Service Business—a high bar of trust for both traditional and crypto clients.
- **Broad Global Coverage**: 190+ countries for contractor and EOR support with local legal compliance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth Priorities**: Scaling the financial ramp and Rise ID product lines; expanding enterprise partnerships in both Web3 and traditional global hiring markets; deepening integrations with major chains and wallets.
- **Product Direction**: Continuing to build "Rise Financial Ramp" to bridge fiat and crypto liquidity for payroll, and advancing on-chain identity infrastructure.
- **Regulatory Expansion**: Maintaining and extending licensing (Money Service Business) to support compliance-heavy customers globally.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Ratings**: Employees rate the company 4.8/5.0 (3 reviews on LinkedIn). Work-life balance: 4.8, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.8.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace—employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work (typical time on-site not specified). Team is distributed across 9 countries.
- **Engineering Culture**: Deeply technical team working on blockchain, stablecoins, DeFi integrations (Aave, Arbitrum), and on-chain identity systems in a fintech context.
- **Perks**: Offers international health and travel insurance for contractors; flexible payment schedules; crypto-friendly benefits (e.g., 401(k) in crypto).
- **Current Openings** (as of Sep 2026): Senior Personalreferent/International HR Advisor, Partner Manager - Strategic Partnerships, and a Product Director - Blockchain & Crypto.
- **Impact**: Engineers and product people work on infrastructure that moves real money ($1.5B processed) and navigates cutting-edge regulatory and technical frontiers.

## Sources
1. [riseworks.io](https://www.riseworks.io/) – Official website with full product details
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/riseworks) – LinkedIn company page
3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/rise-works-inc) – Built In profile
4. [riseworks.io/careers](https://www.riseworks.io/careers) – Careers page
5. [riseworks.io/careers/product-director-blockchain-crypto](https://www.riseworks.io/careers/product-director-blockchain-crypto) – Job posting for Product Director

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