Accounting Manager
About the role
Managing and overseeing day-to-day general ledger accounting functions, leading the financial close process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and developing accounting policies in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee day-to-day GL accounting functions and perform reviews to ensure compliance with US GAAP, external audits, and internal controls.
- Ownership of full cycle general ledger financial close process and related activities, including managing/reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations within established close timelines.
- Partner closely with FP&A and Financial Reporting teams around monthly variance analysis, management reporting, and GAAP reporting.
- Execute non-routine transactions relevant to the general ledger, including accounting guidance application, preparation of workpapers and journal entries, and stakeholder walkthroughs.
- Lead the development of accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
- Motivate, mentor, and develop staff to help achieve their career goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of accounting experience, with relevant experience at pre-IPO or public companies.
- CPA required.
- 4+ years experience managing and developing staff.
Skills
About Faire
The global online platform empowering independent retail.
Faire is an innovative online marketplace that uses machine learning to match local retailers with the brands and products that uniquely fit their stores. We are using the power of technology to connect brands and independent retailers from all over the world, building a thriving community of hundreds of thousands of retailers, which has resulted in over 7 million new connections to date. Faire was founded on the belief that the future of retail is local. Our mission is to empower brands and retailers to strengthen the unique character of local communities. Our data-driven approach unburdens retailers from decades-old obstacles by helping find the right products for their shop. Plus, our straight-forward financial terms level the playing field by eliminating inventory risk and providing access to capital—key offerings previously only available to big box chains. For brands, our platform provides powerful sales, marketing, and analytics tools that simplify their business and allow them to focus on what they love: making great products.