Corporate Controller

WorkWhile•San Francisco, CA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

WorkWhile is evolving from a high-growth labor marketplace into a comprehensive workforce platform, expanding its product suite to include Newday (SaaS workforce management system) and WorkWhile Wallet (fintech solution for worker earnings and credit). This role is a "build-it" opportunity, serving as the CFO's right hand in architecting a world-class accounting function from the ground up. The function needs to support high-volume transaction processing, multi-stream revenue recognition (Marketplace + SaaS + Fintech), and banking-level treasury operations. The Corporate Controller will lead an ERP migration, deploy AI-driven automation, and own the technical accounting for complex, simultaneous business models. This role is ideal for a technically deep CPA who wants to shape financial infrastructure at a venture-backed, mission-driven company.

Requirements

Active CPA license
Minimum 4-6 years in audit at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG), serving public company or high-growth technology clients
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
At least 3 years as a Controller or Assistant Controller at a venture-backed technology company
Deep technical accounting expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition, including multi-element arrangements and gross vs. net revenue treatment
Proven track record of ERP implementation - specifically migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or equivalent
Experience managing multi-state payroll tax compliance and nexus analysis for a company with a distributed workforce

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in Marketplace, Fintech (lending, ledgering, prepaid cards), or SaaS business models
Hands-on experience with Stripe, Marqeta, or similar payment processors from an accounting and reconciliation standpoint
Experience managing hybrid onshore/offshore accounting teams or BPO relationships
Exposure to SQL, BigQuery, or BI tools (Looker, Metabase) for financial data analysis

Responsibilities

Full-cycle accounting ownership: General Ledger (GL), Payroll, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R)
Ensure financial data in the ERP aligns precisely with operational data sources
Manage complex weekly and daily payroll runs for a nationally dispersed workforce, with distinct treatment for W2 employees and 1099 independent contractors
Own the month-end & year-end close calendar, drive down close cycle times, and ensure a clean, audit-ready general ledger
Author technical accounting memos and policy for multiple evolving revenue streams, including "Principal vs. Agent" gross-to-net calculations for marketplace revenue and subscription revenue recognition for the Newday SaaS product
Build accounting workflows for WorkWhile Wallet and W2 Early Pay, including daily liquidity management for payroll funding, high-volume card transaction reconciliation, and accounting for potential credit losses on worker advances
Manage equity plan administration and ASC 718 accounting
Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings; manage payroll tax nexus across all states where W2 workers operate; address sales tax implications for SaaS products
Own the external audit relationship end-to-end, drive the first company financial audit, prepare PBC schedules, manage fieldwork, and deliver audited financial statements
Prepare accurate, well-documented financials for board reporting, debt covenant compliance, and future fundraising due diligence
Lead the evaluation and implementation of a scalable ERP upgrade, including integration with billing, payroll, and payments systems
Proactively identify and deploy AI agents for reconciliation, invoice processing, and anomaly detection
Strengthen billing and collections processes, managing invoicing nuances across Enterprise and SMB client segments
Manage and mentor the internal accounting team and oversee the offshore BPO team, ensuring seamless collaboration across time zones