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WorkstreamSan Francisco, CA, US
1 day ago
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Controller

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.

Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr. / Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead Workstream's accounting operations across the U.S., Canada, Singapore, and China. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you'll own global consolidations, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, strengthen internal controls, and prepare the company for future audits.

You'll manage a 3-person accounting team based in Singapore and the Philippines, who currently own global payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR), along with oversight of multiple external accounting and bookkeeping firms supporting our international entities. As Workstream scales, you'll help expand the teampotentially hiring 12 additional roles within the next 1218 months, with the opportunity to bring more functions in-house globally.

This is a full-time, office-based role requiring presence 5 days a week to foster close collaboration with cross-functional teams Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at the Menlo office, and Wednesday and Thursday at the San Francisco office.

Day in the Life

Accounting Operations & Consolidation

  • Lead accounting operations across U.S., Canada, Singapore, and China entities.
  • Manage the U.S. accounting close process and global consolidations.
  • Supervise a 3-person team in Singapore and the Philippines, and coordinate work across outsourced accounting partners.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Lead the implementation of a next-generation ERP system (transitioning from QuickBooks to a scalable, potentially AI-enabled platform) over the next 1218 months.

Revenue Recognition & Order Management

  • Own SaaS revenue recognition and ensure compliance with ASC 606.
  • Partner with Sales, Legal, and FP&A to validate contract structures, renewals, and billing for accurate revenue reporting.
  • Build scalable processes and documentation for order-to-cash workflows.
  • Oversee and grow the Order Management team as the company expands.
  • Financial Reporting & Controls

  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Develop and enforce accounting policies and internal controls across all entities.
  • Partner with FP&A to provide accurate reporting and variance analysis.
  • Prepare audit-ready financial statements and documentation to support future external audits.
  • Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline close cycles and improve accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Legal, People Ops, and Operations on payroll, tax, and entity management processes.
  • Support compliance with local statutory requirements in coordination with external advisors.
  • Partner cross-functionally to enhance systems integration between finance, HR, and sales systems.
  • Who You Are

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in startups or high-growth SaaS companies
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606), and multi-entity consolidations
  • Demonstrated success managing international accounting teams and coordinating with outsourced firms
  • Hands-on leader who enjoys both execution and building scalable systems and processes
  • Experience with ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or modern AI-enabled ERP platforms)
  • Prior experience supporting financial audits and preparing audit documentation
  • Deep familiarity with tools across finance and operations, including :
  • Payroll & HRIS : Rippling, ADP, Paylocity, Gusto, etc.
  • Payments & Expense Management : Concur, Expensify, Airbase, Bill.com, etc. Productivity & Analytics : Google Workspace, Excel; nice-to-have : Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Salesforce, Jira, Asana, Mosaic
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Lehi, Utah, and available in-office TuesThurs
  • Why You'll Love Working Here

  • A mission-driven company dedicated to empowering deskless workers and local businesses.
  • Opportunity to shape the controllership function at a fast-growing Series B SaaS company.
  • Hybrid schedule with meaningful autonomy and flexibility.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits including equity, health coverage, and 401(k).
  • What We Offer

  • A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empowering deskless workers and local businesses
  • An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper-growth startup with over $120M in funding
  • Work directly with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive health coverage : medical, dental, and vision. We pay 95% of premiums for employees and 85% for dependents
  • In-office amenities and stocked kitchen
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Salary Range

    In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this role is between $150000 to $180000 in San Francisco. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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