Director of Techincal Accounting and SEC Reporting

at Faire

San Francisco, United States

About Faire

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants.

By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.

About this role

As the Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting, you'll play a critical role in preparing the company to operate at public company standards. This role will lead the preparation of all SEC filings, own technical accounting policy, and ensure Faire’s financial reporting meets the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and transparency.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in US GAAP and SEC Reporting, coupled with the ability to partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership. You thrive in a fast-growth, complex environment and can translate accounting complexity into clear

guidance for decision makers. You’ll own SEC filings, lead technical accounting assessments on key business initiatives, and build scalable reporting processes to meet the demands of the global marketplace.

As a Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting, You Will

Play a critical role in driving towards public company readiness, including preparing initial filings, SOX compliance, and building scalable disclosure processes
Lead all aspects of SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring quality and compliance at every step and coordination of reviews with auditors, counsel, investor relations, and the disclosure committee
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations, including newly issued accounting pronouncements
Research and prepare technical accounting positions for our significant accounting policies, including revenue recognition, potential business combinations, and equity-related issues
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product to evaluate accounting implications of new initiatives and communicate impacts to leadership
Assist with PCAOB audits, including preparing technical accounting work papers for the auditors
Ensure the internal controls related to accounting policies and financial reporting are designed, implemented, and operating effectively for SOX compliance
Drive process improvement and scalability in reporting and technical accounting, leveraging tools like Workiva and ERP integrations.
Perform ad hoc projects and analysis as required

Qualifications

10+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years of SEC Reporting experience with a US-listed company, 3+ years at a Big 4 or regional firm
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Accounting; CPA required
In-depth knowledge and experience with US GAAP, SOX 404, FASB, SEC, AICPA, XBRL rules and reporting
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product, and Sales to proactively identify accounting issues, research applicable guides, and document accounting conclusions
Strong analytical skills, including proven ability to independently analyze transactions and contracts and document the related accounting analysis under GAAP ● Experience with Workiva preferred
A team player and committed to delivering outstanding results while having a fun time with your teammates doing it!
You are resourceful and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.

Salary Range

San Francisco: the pay range for this role is $190,500 to $262,000 per year.

This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hybrid Faire employees currently go into the office 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Effective starting in January 2026, employees will be expected to go into the office on a third flex day of their choosing (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday). Additionally, hybrid in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific Workplace and Information Technology positions may require onsite attendance 5 days per week as will be indicated in the job posting.

Applications for this position will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.

Why you’ll love working at Faire

We are entrepreneurs: Faire is being built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurship is a calling and our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to chase their dreams. Every member of our team is taking part in the founding process.
We are using technology and data to level the playing field: We are leveraging the power of product innovation and machine learning to connect brands and boutiques from all over the world, building a growing community of more than 350,000 small business owners.
We build products our customers love: Everything we do is ultimately in the service of helping our customers grow their business because our goal is to grow the pie - not steal a piece from it. Running a small business is hard work, but using Faire makes it easy.
We are curious and resourceful: Inquisitive by default, we explore every possibility, test every assumption, and develop creative solutions to the challenges at hand. We lead with curiosity and data in our decision making, and reason from a first principles mentality.

Faire was founded in 2017 by a team of early product and engineering leads from Square. We’re backed by some of the top investors in retail and tech including: Y Combinator, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Forerunner Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and DST Global. We have headquarters in San Francisco and Kitchener-Waterloo, and a global employee presence across offices in Toronto, London, and New York. To learn more about Faire and our customers, you can read more on our blog.

Faire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Faire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. To request reasonable accommodation, please fill out our Accommodation Request Form (https://bit.ly/faire-form)