Remote Senior Finance Manager: DTC & Inventory Strategy

Tidal; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 606,442 - 704,784; Full time

Job summary

Tidal is seeking a Controller or Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, revenue and inventory accounting, cash flow, and audits for established DTC brands. This role blends accounting expertise with executive finance leadership and requires collaboration with operations, ecommerce, and leadership teams to ensure accuracy and scalable processes as the business grows.

Remote, full-time opportunity with approximately 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of freelancing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication (C1 or C2).
• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA or CPA-equivalent certification preferred
• MBA in Finance or Business preferred
• Strong understanding of DTC, marketplace, and wholesale revenue models
• Deep knowledge of inventory and cost accounting
• Experience supporting US or EU-based companies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Independent, detail-oriented, and systems-driven

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reporting
• Ensure proper accounting across revenue, returns, chargebacks, and payment processors
• Manage cash flow forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee revenue recognition across DTC, marketplace, and wholesale channels
• Reconcile data between eCommerce platforms, payment gateways, and fulfillment partners
• Lead inventory accounting, reserves, landed cost tracking, and margin analysis
• Maintain internal controls and support audit and tax coordination
• Improve ERP workflows, reporting accuracy, and financial automation
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership on financial strategy

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA-equivalent certification

MBA in Finance or Business

Tools

NetSuite

Apparel Magic

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Tidal is seeking a Controller or Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, revenue and inventory accounting, cash flow, and audits for established DTC brands. This role blends accounting expertise with executive finance leadership and requires collaboration with operations, ecommerce, and leadership teams to ensure accuracy and scalable processes as the business grows.

Remote, full-time opportunity with approximately 40 hours per week.