Tax Manager

Role Overview
The Tax Manager will lead ProfitGrid’s finance function and serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and leadership team. This role will be responsible for the company’s financial strategy, planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, cash management, financial controls, compliance, and overall financial health.
The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, build scalable finance processes, and provide data-driven insights that support ProfitGrid’s growth and profitability.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
CPA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with significant experience in a senior finance leadership role.
Strong experience in FP&A, financial planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash management.
Experience partnering with senior leadership and supporting strategic business decisions.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
Excellent understanding of financial controls, compliance, and risk management.
Experience building or scaling finance processes and teams.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial acumen.
Experience in a technology, fintech, SaaS, or high-growth environment is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Business Partnering
Develop and execute ProfitGrid’s overall financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on strategic and financial decisions.
Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support business growth and profitability.
Evaluate new business initiatives, investments, and strategic opportunities from a financial perspective.
Establish and monitor financial KPIs to measure business performance.

FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
Develop rolling forecasts and financial models to support business planning.
Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast and identify key variances.
Provide regular management reporting and insights on revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.
Develop scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Accounting & Financial Reporting
Oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Maintain appropriate accounting policies, processes, and controls.
Work closely with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Cash Management & Treasury
Oversee cash flow management and liquidity planning.
Monitor working capital and optimize cash utilization.
Develop cash flow forecasts and ensure adequate funding for business operations.
Manage banking relationships and other financial institutions.
Establish appropriate controls around company expenditures and payments.

Financial Controls, Risk & Compliance
Establish and strengthen financial policies, processes, and internal controls.
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits.
Maintain strong governance over financial transactions and company resources.

Cost Management & Profitability
Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Analyze business unit and company-level profitability.
Partner with department heads to improve financial accountability.
Develop frameworks for evaluating the financial impact of business decisions.
Drive initiatives that improve margins and overall financial efficiency.

Finance Systems & Process Transformation
Build scalable finance processes and systems that can support ProfitGrid’s growth.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline finance operations.
Improve the quality, accessibility, and reliability of financial data.
Leverage technology and automation to increase finance efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, KPIs, and performance expectations.
Develop the team’s technical and commercial finance capabilities.
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, continuous improvement, and business partnership