Talent- Finance Operations Associate

Job Position:
Finance Operations Associate, Workforce Analyst

Work Arrangement:
Remote (LATAM and South Africa based)

Job Type:
Full-time, Independent Contractor

Work Schedule:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with core hours between 9 AM and 5 PM EST

About Pearl Talent
We're hiring a
Finance Operations Associate
for Pearl—which places top 1% talent from around the world into operational roles at startups. We've bootstrapped our company to a couple of million in revenue and are adding six to seven figures in net new annualized revenue each month. Our clients are fast-growing startups and phenomenal US-based businesses that have raised over $3B in funding from Sequoia, a16z, Founders Fund, Y Combinator, and other top VC firms.

I'm a 3x founder and most recently was investing into deep tech companies as COO of a fund in SF: I grew up in the Philippines myself—which is why I care so much about giving international talent opportunities to work at the best companies in the world) and most recently was investing.

At Pearl, we know that although opportunities aren't created equal in the world, ambitious talent is. And it's our mission to give hires from around the world who are sharp and hungry the opportunity to earn far more than they would in their home countries while learning from the best founders.

This is a completely WFH opportunity, where you'll come in and help us lead and set the direction of our fast-growing client success team. We'll need someone who can overlap working ET hours.

Purpose of Your Role

We're looking for a
Finance
Operations Associate
who can keep the wheels turning smoothly at Pearl. You'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day operations across finance, people, and systems, ensuring our team has the structure and support to move fast and scale with confidence. From managing financial records and reporting to streamlining workflows and supporting leadership on special projects, you'll be at the center of making things run efficiently.

This role is perfect for someone who's detail-driven, process-oriented, and excited to take ownership of building the backbone of a fast-growing startup.

Role Overview

As our Finance Operations Associate, you'll be responsible for financial recordkeeping and reporting, vendor and client management, and operational process improvements. You'll also partner with leadership to keep projects on track, identify opportunities for efficiency, and ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Finance Operations

• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts across banks, payment platforms, and credit cards.
• Prepare and issue invoices, track receivables, and process payments for vendors, contractors, and talent.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting for leadership visibility.
• Manage compliance documents (W9, W8BEN, tax forms) and ensure accuracy for audits, filings, and international transactions.
• Track bonus requests, payroll timelines, and financial SOPs to ensure consistency across teams.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify gaps or bottlenecks in financial and backend workflows and implement solutions.
• Standardize templates, trackers, and reporting structures for consistency across the organization.

Platforms & Tools You'll Work With

• Required:
• Finance & Accounting: Any of the following — QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, , Payoneer, Wise (or similar)
• Payroll & Compliance: Any of the following — Remote, Deel, Gusto, ADP, or other EOR/payroll platforms
• Communication & Documentation: Slack, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Nice-to-have:

• Backend & IT Setup: VPNs, softphones (Aircall, RingCentral, Zoom Phone), password managers (1Password, LastPass)

Benefits

• Potential for profit share based on performance
• Fully remote, forever
• Annual team retreat
• Unlimited PTO