--- title: "Corporate Controller" company: "WorkWhile" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/workwhile" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/workwhile-corporate-controller-c2208764-1054-4f45-8736-acf77ffac6ad" apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/workwhilejobs/fd0ef99b-3310-4cce-8943-9409f6feae3f" workplace: hybrid location: "San Francisco" employment_type: full-time seniority: mid role: finance-legal region: united-states skills: ["looker", "sql"] date_posted: 2026-09-17T01:08:40.680Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T01:44:20.071Z --- # Corporate Controller **WorkWhile** · San Francisco Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/workwhilejobs/fd0ef99b-3310-4cce-8943-9409f6feae3f ## About WorkWhile Hire event staff and warehouse talent near you, fast. WorkWhile connects businesses with reliable, flexible professionals for logistics, production, and events. ## About the role #### About WorkWhile WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs — often with unpredictable schedules, near-minimum wages, and few benefits — leading to real financial instability. We're fixing that. WorkWhile is evolving from a high-growth labor marketplace into a comprehensive workforce platform, expanding our product suite to include **Newday** (our SaaS workforce management system) and **WorkWhile Wallet** (our fintech solution for worker earnings and credit). The result is a multi-business-model company with a genuinely complex, interesting financial landscape. Backed by **Khosla Ventures** and recognized by the **Inc. 5000 for 10x growth**, we're disrupting the **$650 billion staffing and recruiting market**. #### The Opportunity This is not a "maintain the books" Controller role. This is a **build-it** role. As Corporate Controller, you'll serve as the **CFO's right hand** in architecting a world-class accounting function from the ground up - one capable of supporting high-volume transaction processing, multi-stream revenue recognition (Marketplace + SaaS + Fintech), and banking-level treasury operations. You'll lead an ERP migration, deploy AI-driven automation, and own the technical accounting for business models that most Controllers never get to work across simultaneously. If you're a technically deep CPA who wants to do more than close the books - someone who wants to shape financial infrastructure at a venture-backed, mission-driven company - this role is built for you. #### What You'll Own ##### 1. Core Accounting Operations - Full-cycle accounting ownership: General Ledger (GL), Payroll, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R) - Data integrity: Partner with Data Science to ensure financial data in the ERP (NetSuite/Intacct) aligns precisely with operational data sources (BigQuery, Metabase) - High-volume payroll: Manage complex weekly and daily payroll runs for a nationally dispersed workforce, with distinct treatment for W2 employees (taxes, benefits, withholdings) and 1099 independent contractors - Month-end & year-end close: Own the close calendar, drive down close cycle times, and ensure a clean, audit-ready general ledger at all times ##### 2. Technical Accounting & Compliance - Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): 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 - Fintech & Treasury Accounting: Build accounting workflows for WorkWhile Wallet and W2 Early Pay - including daily liquidity management for payroll funding, high-volume card transaction reconciliation (Marqeta, Stripe), and accounting for potential credit losses on worker advances - Equity & Stock-Based Compensation: Manage equity plan administration and ASC 718 accounting - Multi-jurisdiction Tax Compliance: 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 ##### 3. Audit & External Reporting - Audit leadership: Own the external audit relationship end-to-end - drive the first company financial audit, prepare PBC schedules, manage fieldwork, and deliver audited financial statements on time - Investor & lender reporting: Prepare accurate, well-documented financials for board reporting, debt covenant compliance, and future fundraising due diligence ##### 4. Systems, Automation & Team Leadership - ERP migration: Lead the evaluation and implementation of a scalable ERP upgrade, including integration with billing, payroll, and payments systems - AI & automation: Proactively identify and deploy AI agents for reconciliation, invoice processing, and anomaly detection - reducing manual workload and improving accuracy - Collections & DSO optimization: Strengthen billing and collections processes, managing invoicing nuances across Enterprise and SMB client segments - Team development: Manage and mentor the internal accounting team and oversee the offshore BPO team, ensuring seamless collaboration across time zones #### What We're Looking For **Required Qualifications** - Active CPA license - non-negotiable - Big 4 accounting firm experience: 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, with 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 workforcePreferred / Bonus Qualifications**Preferred / Bonus Qualifications** - 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**You'll Thrive Here If You:** - Are the kind of person who investigates a variance until it's fully explained - not just deemed immaterial - Can translate complex accounting positions (like Gross vs. Net revenue) clearly for non-finance stakeholders, investors, and lenders - Are energized by ambiguity and want to build, not just maintain - Have a strong bias for action and take pride in operational excellence #### Compensation & Benefits - Competitive base salary + equity in a high-growth, venture-backed company - Hybrid work culture with office in SF - In-person company off-sites - Medical, dental & vision coverage - Unlimited PTO - 401(k) - WFH stipend to support your home office setup*WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!* --- Source: WorkWhile's own career page, read by RemJobs. Canonical HTML version: https://www.remjobs.works/job/workwhile-corporate-controller-c2208764-1054-4f45-8736-acf77ffac6ad