Phl - Finance & Accounting Manager

Tidal; Compostela; Remote; PHP 1,410,000 - 1,762,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidal in Cebu, Philippines is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and COGS, cash flow, reconciliations, and US sales tax coordination for a growing ecommerce business.

The ideal candidate has 4–6+ years of accounting experience, hands-on QuickBooks Online, and strong Excel/Sheets skills, with solid knowledge of US GAAP and inventory-based operations. Remote work with clear English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and US GAAP.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and inventory-based businesses.
• Familiar with US sales tax processes.
• Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Strong written and verbal English in a remote setting.
• Experience in ecommerce/inventory-based businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Reconcile inventory data across QuickBooks, banking, and 3PL systems.
• Track inventory valuation, landed costs, and COGS; analyze margins.
• Maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Coordinate US sales tax filings with external CPA/tax provider.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate records and support external accountants.

Skills

4–6+ years of experience

Accrual accounting

US GAAP

AP/AR and reconciliations

Month-end close

QuickBooks Online

Inventory accounting

COGS and landed costs

US sales tax processes

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Excel/Google Sheets

Inventory-based business

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

eCommerce platforms

Payment platforms

Inventory, warehouse, 3PL systems

Tax platforms

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description - PHL - Finance & Accounting Manager

PHL - Finance & Accounting Manager

Company : Tidal

Job Type : Full Time Cebu City Cebu Philippines

Contractor Fee: $2,000–$2,500/month (USD)

Work Arrangement: Remote

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Commitment: Full-time (Approx. 40 hours/week)

Company Overview:

Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable, responsible businesses experienced in remote hiring and excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have experience in offshore team-building and aim to help businesses leverage global talent.

About This Role:

We are hiring a Finance & Accounting Manager for a growing eCommerce business to manage month-end close, financial reporting, inventory and COGS, cash flow, reconciliations, and sales tax coordination. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced with QuickBooks Online, inventory-based businesses, and US accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage AP/AR, vendor payments, outstanding balances, payment schedules, and related reconciliations.

• Own or support the monthly close and prepare accurate P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reports.

• Reconcile financial and inventory data across QuickBooks Online, banking, eCommerce, payment, warehouse, and 3PL systems.

• Track inventory valuation, landed costs, COGS, gross margins, shipping costs, refunds, and damages, and analyze profitability across products and sales channels.

• Maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, track financial and operational KPIs, and support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Track US sales tax obligations and deadlines and coordinate filings and payments with the company’s CPA and tax provider. This role does not independently file sales tax returns.

• Maintain accurate financial records, support external accountants and tax advisors, and ensure recurring financial and tax deadlines are met.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reconciliations, reporting, and financial controls.

Software/Platforms/Tools:

• QuickBooks Online

• Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

• eCommerce and payment platforms

• Inventory, warehouse, and 3PL systems

• Sales tax platforms and external tax providers

• Google Workspace

Qualifications:

• 4–6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, financial analysis, or a related role.

• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, US GAAP, financial statements, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.

• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, inventory accounting, COGS, inventory valuation, and landed costs.

• Experience with US sales tax processes, including tracking obligations and coordinating filings and payments with external providers.

• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, profitability analysis, and variance analysis.

• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills with strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

• Able to independently manage recurring financial processes and deadlines in a fast-paced remote environment, with strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Experience with eCommerce, DTC, retail, consumer products, or another inventory-based business is strongly preferred.

Shift Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, aligned with the client’s GMT+3 business hours, approximately 2:00 PM–11:00 PM Philippine Time.

• Exact working hours will be agreed upon directly between the contractor and client.