Lead Global Tax Analyst

Lead Global Tax Analyst

New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA

Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. 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 businesses can grow and local communities can thrive.

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).
• Previous exposure to and a basic understanding of international tax concepts.
• Experience supporting tax authority audits.
• 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; New York City, NY : 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

• Move fast: You'll own meaningful problems that serve customers around the globe with the agency to move fast and see your results clearly.
• Equipped to scale: We invest in what matters, including the latest enterprise AI tools, to help you work smarter and get more out of every day.
• Best in class: Our team is full of sharp, kind, and generous colleagues who care about their craft and about helping you grow in yours.
• Real rewards. Competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life inside and outside of work.
• Belonging: We're intentional about building an environment where every Faire employee has equal access to opportunities, growth, and success.

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.

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