Senior Accounting Manager, GL

Faire•San Francisco, CA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Faire is looking for a highly motivated Senior Manager, General Ledger to lead and strengthen our GL function as we scale toward increased complexity, audit rigor, and public-company readiness. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for owning the monthly close, driving accounting quality and controls, and managing a distributed team including outsourced accounting support. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong technical knowledge with operational discipline, team leadership, and a proactive mindset. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, timeliness, and scalability of Faire’s financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA a plus)
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a manager or senior manager role
Strong technical accounting foundation and deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements
Demonstrated experience leading month-end close in a fast-paced, growing environment
Proven ability to manage and develop teams, including offshore or shared services models
Experience driving process improvements and strengthening controls in preparation for audit or IPO
Excellent communication skills and comfort partnering cross-functionally and with senior leadership
Experience with accounting systems including NetSuite (or similar) and close tools (e.g., FloQast)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with shared services or offshore teams
Exposure to multinational operations or intercompany accounting
Experience in a high-growth or tech-forward environment
Interest in or experience applying AI or automation tools to improve accounting workflows

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end GL close execution, including close planning, timeline management, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination
Lead and develop a team of accountants, providing clear expectations, coaching, and accountability for performance and quality
Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet integrity, ensuring issues are identified and resolved proactively
Drive a high bar for audit readiness, including review rigor, documentation standards, and timely remediation of control gaps
Own and continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls with a focus on scalability and SOX/IPO readiness
Manage and optimize outsourced accounting support (e.g., Accenture), including utilization oversight, workload allocation, and performance management
Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, AP, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth close execution and accurate reporting
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate manual processes, and improve system usage (NetSuite, FloQast, Ramp, Zip, Concur, etc.)
Establish clear operating cadences, metrics, and reporting to provide leadership visibility into close health and accounting risks
Support external audits and serve as a key point of contact for auditors on GL-related matters