Head of Finance Systems & Data

About the role

Faire is seeking a leader to direct our finance systems and data strategy as we scale for public company operations. You will work alongside the CFO to modernize our financial infrastructure and integrate AI into our core reporting and planning workflows. This role is responsible for defining the technical and operational blueprint that allows finance to operate as a strategic partner rather than a back-office function. You will own the narrative of our financial data, ensuring that insights are timely, accurate, and actionable for every level of the organization. The position requires a balance of visionary architecture and meticulous execution to support complex marketplace transactions. You will be the central point of accountability for the reliability and evolution of our systems. Ultimately, this role shapes how Faire leverages technology to drive efficiency and trust in our financial operations.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and execute a multi-year roadmap for the finance technology landscape, focusing on order-to-cash, procurement, payroll, equity management, and consolidated reporting.
• Drive the integration and optimization of AI and automation tools to streamline the close process, financial reporting, and routine operational workflows.
• Establish and maintain rigorous controls over the integrity, reconciliation, and lineage of financial and operational data across all systems.
• Partner with Engineering, Data Platform, IT, and Legal teams to define requirements, manage vendor relationships, and ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of five or more finance systems and data professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and mentorship.
• Translate complex technical constraints and opportunities into clear business narratives for both executive and operational stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the finance organization and technology partners to align on strategy, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Define and own the standards for financial data models, ensuring consistency and scalability across the technology stack.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to financial systems, compliance, and data security, implementing controls to protect company integrity.
• Champion the adoption of best practices in finance operations, leveraging experience with public company requirements to guide process maturity.

Requirements

• Bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or business systems, with a demonstrated track record of increasing leadership responsibility.
• Operate effectively at both the strategic architectural level and the hands-on technical level, depending on the needs of the business.
• Demonstrate technical mastery of NetSuite and fluency within the broader finance SaaS ecosystem, including best practices and configuration nuances.
• Show a proven history of delivering end-to-end AI or automation initiatives specifically within a finance or accounting context.
• Possess background working within or preparing for a public company, understanding the associated governance, compliance, and reporting obligations.
• Exhibit experience in managing, developing, and mentoring technical teams, including performance management and career development.
• Have a strong history of collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive projects from conception to production.
• Show commitment to building robust processes that ensure data accuracy, security, and auditability.
• Demonstrate the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment while maintaining a focus on long-term system integrity.

Nice to have

• Experience in marketplace, transactional, or fintech business models, with an understanding of the unique complexities these environments create.

Skills & tools

• NetSuite
• Finance SaaS portfolio
• AI/Automation project management
• Data integrity and reconciliation
• Vendor and contract management

Practical notes

Salary range: 236,000 to 324,500 USD per year plus equity and benefits. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one flex day). Employees may work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year. Faire provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.