About Fairly

For homeowners who want to invest in a vacation rental without the burden of day-to-day management, Fairly provides a comprehensive platform that integrates the roles of advisors, caretakers, and property owners into a seamless, collaborative ecosystem. Unlike traditional property management services, Fairly emphasizes individualized care and community-focused engagement, ensuring your home is managed with the same dedication and attention as if you were doing it yourself. With Fairly, homeowners enjoy peace of mind, increased earnings, and the freedom to choose their level of involvement.

Role Overview:

The Senior Accountant will be a key contributor as we build our financial reporting framework, define and implement our operational processes and internal controls, and prepare for our first financial audit. We just launched our product, so there is a lot to do!

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This position is ideal for a highly motivated professional looking to transition from public accounting or other large companies to a high-profile role at an early stage startup. You’ll work closely with the CFO, bringing both technical accounting acumen and a proactive, hands-on approach to provide the operational and financial support for our growing business. 

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation of audit schedules and support external audits.
• Develop and implement financial reporting processes to support leadership decision-making.
• Support the CFO in updating financial forecasts, cash flow planning, tax compliance, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Operational Accounting:

• Support day-to-day accounting operations, including cash reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Develop and implement internal controls related to cash management and reconciliation, lodging and sales tax compliance, and customer onboarding.
• Work closely with the product and development teams to optimize key processes through automation.  

Strategic Contributions:

• Work cross-functionally to implement financial controls and scalable, automated processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to support new business initiatives, funding efforts, and growth strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 firm, or relevant experience with a larger company.
• Experience auditing or working with high-growth companies is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite), advanced Excel skills, and experience with other automation tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in an early stage environment, with a diverse set of responsibilities, a growing and evolving set of priorities, a high level of autonomy, and the need to move quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate closely across functions.‍

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a seasoned team that has already achieved significant success
• Well-funded startup with the resources to support ambitious growth initiatives
• Chance to make a substantial impact in a large, untapped market
• Competitive compensation package, including equity

Interested in applying? Send your resume to careers@fairly.com and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role.