Junior Finance Automation Engineer

Industry:

Software Development

Work Arrangement:

Fully Remote

Job Type:

Independent Contractor, Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM PST

Locations:

• Philippines
• LATAM (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina)
• Other remote regions with strong English communication and role-relevant experience

About Pearl Talent:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About the Company:

Our client is a fast-growing technology company pioneering next-generation environmental intelligence through proprietary atmospheric data collection and advanced automation. They build innovative systems that generate highly accurate weather insights, supporting applications such as climate resilience, risk mitigation, and operational decision-making for organizations worldwide. The team is composed of world-class engineers, scientists, and operators backed by top-tier global investors.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a Junior Finance Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated systems that power financial operations across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of financial operations, software engineering, and data automation—building tools that enable accurate reporting, streamlined workflows, and compliant financial processes.

You will work on projects that impact how employees interact with financial systems and how leadership understands company performance. This role requires technical fluency, strong systems thinking, and enough financial literacy to ensure tools are accurate, compliant, and scalable.

Your Impact:

• Improve the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of financial workflows through automation.
• Enhance visibility into financial performance through automated reporting and dashboards.
• Strengthen compliance across subsidiaries by systematizing reporting and documentation.
• Reduce manual work for the finance, accounting, and operations teams.

Core Responsibilities:

Financial Automation & Tooling:

• Design and develop internal automation tools and financial workflows.
• Build and maintain data pipelines connecting systems such as Brex, Plaid, ERP tools, and internal databases.
• Implement no-code/low-code automation using platforms like n8n.
• Write SQL and design database structures to support accurate reporting.

Reporting & Analysis Support:

• Generate and maintain automated financial reports and models.
• Support analysis requests from finance, accounting, and leadership teams.
• Build dashboards and visualizations for key metrics.
• Streamline multi-subsidiary financial reporting.

Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Create tools that support government compliance requirements.
• Design systems that balance compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure extensibility and future integration readiness in all tools.
• Document processes, system design, and architecture.

Requirements:

Must-Haves (Required):

• Strong proficiency in Python (data processing, automation, API integration)
• Experience with REST API integrations
• Data engineering skills: parsing, transformation, ETL pipelines
• Strong SQL experience (PostgreSQL or similar)
• Experience with no/low-code automation tools (n8n, Zapier, Make)
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Understanding of revenue recognition, accrual vs. cash accounting
• Basic understanding of GL accounts and chart of accounts
• High trustworthiness, discretion, and ethical judgment when handling sensitive data
• Strong communication and documentation habits

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred):

• Experience with React or JavaScript frameworks
• Docker and containerization experience
• Familiarity with machine learning/data science libraries (e.g., Pytorch)
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (DCAA, FAR)

Tools Proficiency:

Must-Haves (Required):

• Python
• PostgreSQL or similar
• REST APIs
• n8n / Zapier / Make
• SQL-based analytics tools

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred):

• React / JavaScript
• Docker
• Pytorch
• Git

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Equity: Stock options available for qualified candidates
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
• Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
• Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process:

• Application
• Screening
• Skills Assessment
• Top-grading Interview
• Client Interview
• Job Offer
• Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?:

If you're passionate about building large-scale automation systems and thrive in architecting technical excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team redefining how enterprise automation scales through innovation, impact, and engineering mastery.