Spreadsheets, statutes and people policies used to live in office towers. Cloud ERPs, e-signatures and global payroll now let analysts, counsel and HR pros serve clients from anywhere. This guide brings you fresh demand signals, the tool stack to know, and quick ways to show compliance credibility when you apply to listings on Remotly.
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What the data says
Remote and hybrid are now part of the standard mix in many corporate functions. In Q1 2025, 4 in 10 jobs allowed some amount of remote work, according to Robert Half’s Remote Work Statistics and Trends 2025.
By function, the posture differs:
- In finance and accounting, recent job ads split to 63 percent on-site, 27 percent hybrid and 10 percent fully remote, per Robert Half.
- In human resources, postings showed 58 percent on-site, 33 percent hybrid and 9 percent fully remote, per Robert Half.
- In legal, the American Bar Association reported that a large majority of workplaces allow some remote work, and ABA Journal coverage notes many lawyers using hybrid schedules and valuing flexibility.
Why this matters for you: remote openings do exist in finance, legal and HR, but they are concentrated in specific niches and levels. You will see the most activity in growth firms, tech-enabled services and companies expanding across borders.
Where Remotly focuses
Remotly prioritizes markets where remote and cross-border hiring are active. That includes the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, DACH, the Nordics, Singapore and broader APAC. Search by function and seniority, then filter by region, working hours and tools to match your profile.
- Explore live roles: Remote Finance Jobs
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Essential skills and certifications in 2025
Finance
IFRS or GAAP mastery, FP and A modeling in Excel or Anaplan, data fluency for board-ready visuals, and a handle on controls and audit readiness.
Legal
Strong commercial contracts for SaaS and services, privacy familiarity such as GDPR and data processing addenda, and clean e-signature workflows.
HR
Global mobility basics, equity plan administration, fair pay frameworks, DEI strategy and dependable people analytics.
Tool stack to highlight
NetSuite or QuickBooks, Workday or BambooHR, DocuSign, Carta, and a modern BI layer such as Power BI or Looker. You do not need every tool. You do need to show how you use a few to deliver outcomes.
Helpful credentials
CPA or ACCA for finance, CIPP/E for privacy, SHRM-SCP for senior HR. Certifications are signals, not guarantees. Use them to support measurable work.
Global markets hiring remote experts
- US East Coast for FP and A, RevOps and private equity portfolio support.
- European Union for privacy, AI governance and commercial counsel.
- Australia and New Zealand for people operations and total rewards in tech.
Search these regions on Remotly with a function keyword such as FP and A, data privacy counsel or HRBP. Then refine by industry or stage, for example fintech, SaaS scaleup or PE-backed.
Proving compliance credibility in applications
- List jurisdictions clearly. Example: processed payroll in 12 countries, including Singapore, Germany and Mexico.
- Quantify risk and savings. Example: reduced close time from day 10 to day 5, or saved 1 million USD via tax optimization project.
- Attach artifacts. Redact and share a dashboard screenshot or a policy excerpt to show structure and tone.
- Reference frameworks. Name the standard or policy family you worked with, for example SOC 2, SOX, ISO 27001, GDPR or local employment codes.
- Show currency. Add one recent course, webinar or conference that is directly relevant to the role.
Practical utilities you can use today
- Salary signals
Glassdoor remote salaries
Levels.fyi remote compensation - Skill refreshers
Microsoft Learn: data analyst path
DocuSign University - Regulatory radar
EU data protection overview
EDPB national authorities
UK ICO UK GDPR guidance
Singapore PDPC - Dashboards and patterns
Looker Studio Report Gallery - Mentoring
ADPList global mentoring
Conclusion
Advising, auditing and people strategy no longer require a commute. With curated listings across finance, legal and HR, Remotly connects your expertise to companies building across borders. Browse live roles, tailor your résumé using the steps above and turn your playbook into impact across continents.
TL;DR
Are all roles fully remote
No. Each listing states location rules. Some are hybrid or require limited in-person meetings.
Which certifications tend to boost pay
Employer guides commonly cite CPA, ACCA and SHRM-SCP as strong signals. Verify ranges in each ad. See Robert Half on finance roles and Robert Half on HR roles.
What is a typical remote toolkit
Finance often lists NetSuite or QuickBooks. Legal often lists DocuSign and cloud document management. HR often lists Workday or BambooHR.
How do employers protect sensitive data remotely
Expect VPNs, SOC 2 aligned platforms and role-based access controls. Ask about logging, data residency and offboarding.
Is Big Four experience mandatory
Helpful for some roles, not required. Quantified impact and clean controls often matter more.
Where can I network with peers
Look for ADPList mentoring, HR and legal forums, and our occasional roundups in the Remotly newsletter.
