Tax Senior Analyst

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

This position will be a key contributor to the tax team and will be responsible for providing income tax provision and direct and indirect tax compliance support, as well as process improvements to scale tax operations. This candidate should expect to work cross-functionally and collaboratively and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment. This position will report to the Head of Tax Reporting and Compliance.

What you’ll do

• The successful candidate will assist with domestic and international tax reporting and compliance. The role will also involve assisting with the tax aspects of business initiatives and product launches.
• Support the monthly close process, including the preparation of tax account reconciliations and transfer pricing calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual consolidated income tax provision and reporting under U.S. GAAP. 
• Support SOX compliance through documentation and timely performance of controls.
• Work closely with FP&A to support the quarterly/annual ETR and cash tax forecast processes.
• Work with internal and external partners to manage all aspects of outsourced U.S. federal, state and local income and indirect tax filings and international tax filings.
• Assist with tax authority audits, which includes coordinating timelines, requests, and responses throughout the audits.
• Work with external service providers to manage the Form 1099 and other information reporting requirements.
• Conduct tax research to analyze the income tax implications of new tax legislation or new business initiatives.
• Support special projects, such as R&D tax credit studies, due diligence for M&A and international expansion.
• Support the evolution of the tax reporting function, tax technology tools, and technological enhancements. In particular, the role will include a focus on automating repeatable processes and integrating AI solutions into the tax function. 
• Assist with ad hoc requests and projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years corporate tax compliance and accounting experience with a mix of public accounting and in-house experience in ASC 740 preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
• Proactive and resourceful team player with positive attitude and energy, close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and time-management skills.
• A strong attention to detail and analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize various projects.
• Experience in the technology industry or marketplace platform businesses.
• CPA is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including strong working knowledge of Excel and aptitude to learn new software. 
• Experience with automating repeatable processes.
• Knowledge of NetSuite ERP, Google Suite, and Mode or similar tools.

Salary Range

San Francisco : the pay range for this role is $125,500 to $172,500 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 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 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. 

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))

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