Controller at Workstream

Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, HR Tech, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

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 and transitioning to scalable platforms)

Responsibilities

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 12–18 months
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
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
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

Skills

GAAP

financial consolidations

internal controls

audit preparation

payroll

accounts payable

accounts receivable

global accounting

team management

US GAAP reporting

Workstream

HR platform for hiring and onboarding

About Workstream

Workstream.us is a platform that helps businesses streamline their hiring and onboarding processes, particularly for hourly workers. It offers tools for applicant tracking, digital onboarding, payroll management, and employee engagement, all designed to attract and engage job candidates effectively. The platform uses artificial intelligence to automate HR tasks, allowing businesses to focus more on their employees. Workstream differentiates itself by providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions tailored for hourly worker employment, with a subscription-based revenue model.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$114.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

Paid counseling sessions

Competitive market compensation

Generous stock

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups may erode Workstream's market share.

AI-driven solutions face potential biases, leading to legal and reputational risks.

Economic downturns in the restaurant industry could impact Workstream's revenue.

Differentiation

Workstream offers a comprehensive HR platform tailored for the hourly workforce.

The platform integrates AI to automate and streamline HR tasks efficiently.

Workstream's multilingual AI chatbot enhances communication for diverse workforces.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven HR solutions boosts Workstream's market potential.

Mobile-first HR solutions are increasingly popular among deskless and hourly workers.

Subscription-based model provides steady revenue and upselling opportunities.

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