Hire Finance & Accounting Talent in the Philippines

Hire finance and accounting talent in the Philippines to gain access to skilled expertise and proven experience to strengthen close, reporting, and FP&A. MAVI gives you access to deeply vetted, US-caliber profiles with US GAAP training, startup expertise, and tech alignment, enabling you to build a high-performing team and extend your finance function without giving up control, quality, or margins.
200,000

finance & accounting professionals

50
-70%

savings on labor costs

5
 days

to hire

Why Hire Finance & Accounting Talent in the Philippines

Hire finance and accounting talent in the Philippines to gain access to skilled expertise and proven experience to strengthen close, reporting, and FP&A. MAVI gives you access to deeply vetted, US-caliber profiles with US GAAP training, startup expertise, and tech alignment, enabling you to build a high-performing team and extend your finance function without giving up control, quality, or margins.

Wide Professional Network

Over 1.8 million professionals in the Philippines work in offshoring and knowledge-based roles, with more than 200,000 specializing in finance and accounting functions. The country represents roughly 12% of the global finance FPO market. Tapping into Filipino talent means hiring from a mature ecosystem purpose-built to support global finance operations.

Wide Professional Network

Over 1.8 million professionals in the Philippines work in offshoring and knowledge-based roles, with more than 200,000 specializing in finance and accounting functions. The country represents roughly 12% of the global finance FPO market. Tapping into Filipino talent means hiring from a mature ecosystem purpose-built to support global finance operations.

Strong Accounting Credentials

Finance and accounting professionals in the Philippines typically possess CPA credentials, and are trained in:
  • US GAAP and IFRS
  • Month-end and year-end close
  • Corporate accounting, audit, and financial reporting
  • FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Revenue recognition and accrual accounting
  • Modern ERP systems
Many have backgrounds in Big 4 firms, multinational services centers, and high-growth startup environments, and are accustomed to supporting US CFOs, controllers, and auditors directly. This brings in talent readiness that reduces execution risk.

Balanced Cost and Quality

Hiring finance and accounting talent in the Philippines generates high ROI through a balance of low labor cost, high-quality talent, and strong retention. Total labor costs are 50-70% lower compared to equivalent US-based hires, and strong talent retention enables economical recruiting and turnover expenses. You add headcount without increasing burn, and gain leverage to reinvest savings back into your systems and build redundancy into close processes, while maintaining senior-level capability.

High English Proficiency and Cultural Match

The Philippines consistently ranks among the top countries globally for English proficiency. This translates to clear written and verbal communication, fewer handoffs and rework, and seamless collaboration with US-based stakeholders. 

Culturally, Filipino finance professionals are known for reliability, professionalism, and long-term commitment, qualities CFOs value when building durable teams.

US Compatibility 

Filipino accountants frequently work directly with US-based senior finance executives, scaling companies, and modern tech businesses, giving them a high sense of familiarity with month-end and year-end close cycles, board and investor reporting, revenue recognition and accrual accounting, and audit and tax readiness in the context of fast-growing US environments. Hiring finance and accounting talent in the Philippines allows you to experience a scalable model aligned with growth.

Hiring Finance & Accounting Talent in the Philippines with MAVI

MAVI’s unique talent marketplace model enables scaling US teams to work directly with deeply vetted, US-caliber Filipino finance and accounting talent as part of an in-house team without having to worry about admin and overhead. 

Rigorous Vetting Process

The MAVI Talent Network is made up of high-quality finance and accounting professionals in the Philippines that have CPA credentials, experience working with US startups, and expertise to scale the end-to-end finance function. Each MAVI talent is rigorously vetted, ensuring a network of only the best candidates ready to drive value in your organization.

Seamless Integration

MAVI handles all the admin – contacts, payments, security, and compliance – so that you can focus on the work. Talent integrate seamlessly into your team, working as part of your in-house team and collaborating directly with stakeholders.

Tech Stack and Workflow Alignment

MAVI’s AI-driven matching process can match you with talent based on experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, and other modern ERPs, automation-forward environments, and US close calendars and reporting expectations. This intentional alignment reduces ramp time and increases reliability.

Immediate Impact

With MAVI, you access a pool of pre-vetted finance talent, allowing you to find, hire, and onboard the perfect candidate in as fast as 5 days. Our high-skilled professionals can own your accounting function from day one, so you feel immediate impact at less time-to-hire.

Built for Hyper-Growth

MAVI provides you with the flexibility to scale your team up or down as business needs change, so you can customize your team to the pace of your company’s growth. You can start with part-time talent for quick ramp or specialized projects, or commit to full-time hires to drive strategic scale.

Meet Senior Revenue Accountants in Our Network

Andrea
US Exp: 15 years | Location: Philippines
Seasoned accounting leader with extensive experience in international accounting and dealing with internal and external stakeholders. Has built high-performing teams to ensure financial accuracy and generate cost savings.
Carl
US Exp: 7 years | Location: Philippines
Junior Financial Analyst with Vena experience for annual budgeting, income statements, and balance sheets. Capable of setting up forecasting models and standards.
John
US Exp: 5 years | Location: Philippines
Experienced accountant and data analyst, with expertise in financial management, with a demonstrated history of working with international NGOs and private companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is the Philippines a good place to hire accountants?

    Yes. The Philippines is one of the most established global hubs for accounting and finance talent supporting US companies.

  • Is MAVI an outsourcing platform?

    No. MAVI is an AI-powered talent marketplace that gives you access to a network of deeply vetted finance and accounting talent in the Philippines who embed directly into your team, instead of contracting professionals who work under a specialized company and only handle task-based projects.

  • Can Filipino accountants support US audits?

    Yes. Many Filipin finance and accounting professionals have direct experience with US audits and reporting requirements and can provide fast, clean, and reliable support.

  • Is finance talent in the Philippines experienced with US GAAP?

    Yes. Many accountants and FP&A professionals in the Philippines have years of experience working with US GAAP, US audits, and US-based finance teams.

  • Are Filipino accountants qualified to work directly with CFOs?

    Yes. Senior finance professionals in the Philippines regularly work directly with CFOs, controllers, and finance leaders on reporting, forecasting, and close management.

  • How long does it take to hire finance talent in the Philippines?

    Hiring through MAVI is significantly faster than traditional recruiting, often cutting time-to-hire from months to as fast as five days.

  • What industries benefit most from hiring finance talent in the Philippines?

    SaaS, eCommerce, professional services, and PE-backed companies benefit most due to recurring reporting needs and lean finance teams.