Controller

Traba’s mission is to empower businesses and workers to reach their full productivity and potential. Traba is a technology company that is revolutionizing the broken staffing industry through a marketplace that connects light industrial businesses with reliable talent while providing workers with flexible and meaningful opportunities. By connecting both, new levels of productivity, earning potential, and avenues for growth are unlocked. We’re proud to be backed by the world’s best investors, such as Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst.

About the Role

Traba is looking to hire a Controller who will be responsible for scaling our accounting operations and financial reporting as we grow. In this role, you will partner closely with Finance and Leadership to establish financial processes, ensure compliance, and provide key insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee multi-entity accounting operations that accurately track financial flows between the marketplace platform, contractor management, and W2 employment divisions

• Implement comprehensive payroll management systems that handle both 1099 contractor payments and W2 employee payroll while ensuring compliance with classification regulations

• Develop scalable accounts receivable processes for client businesses while maintaining sufficient working capital to support timely worker payments ahead of invoice settlement

• Create proper revenue recognition policies under ASC 606 that address the complexity of marketplace transaction fees, staffing services, and multi-entity financial reporting

• Design financial controls and reporting frameworks that provide leadership with clear visibility into key marketplace metrics, including entity-specific performance, worker utilization rates, and client acquisition costs

What You’ll Need

• CPA certification with strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and financial compliance regulations specific to multi-entity operations

• 8+ years of accounting experience with demonstrated expertise managing both 1099 contractor and W2 employee payment systems

• Proven experience with multi-entity accounting operations and intercompany transaction management

• Proficiency with accounting software systems capable of handling complex marketplace financial flows

• Strong working capital management skills to balance contractor payments with client invoice cycles

• Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite)

Benefits

• 📈 Start-up equity

• 💰 Competitive Salary

• 🩺 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage

• 🍽️ Dinner Provided via DoorDash, free DashPass & stocked kitchen for NY employees

• 🚍 Commuter benefit

• 🎤 Team building events

• 🏋🏽 Gympass Benefit

• 🌴 Flexible PTO

• ✚✚ Additional: One Medical Membership, Gympass, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health

Our Values

Dream Big - We are on a path to change the world for the better. We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires a life-changing vision. We don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.

Olympian’s Work Ethic - Changing the world never comes easy. We work harder, longer, and smarter, not just two out of three. We put everything we have on the field.

Growth Mindset - We confront the toughest challenges head-on and persevere. Sometimes we fail, but we brush ourselves off, adapt, learn, and push forward with resilience.

Customer Obsession - We go the extra mile for our workers and businesses. We remain focused on delivering high-quality products and services that solve these often overlooked communities’ problems.

What is Light Industrial Labor?

Light industrial labor drives the efficiency of global supply chains, encompassing essential, entry-level roles in warehouses and distribution centers. These workers pack boxes, load trucks, and manage day-to-day operations that ensure goods move seamlessly to meet growing consumer and business demands. It’s a $200B+ global market and a critical part of keeping goods moving smoothly in today's economy.