Assistant Controller, Instawork
$160-200k
+ Equity in the form of stock options
1-5 days a week in office
Flexible staffing marketplace for local workforces
Open for applications
Flexible staffing marketplace for local workforces
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$160-200k
+ Equity in the form of stock options
1-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To offer economic opportunities for local professionals and businesses, in communities across the world.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is excited to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment and own critical decision-making responsibilities to build the team and infrastructure. Someone who can be a player-coach, adept at manipulating, analyzing and auditing large volumes of data, but also a skilled people manager
- CPA and bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business is required
- 10+ years of relevant experience in high growth complex environments, ideally with a combination of experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
- Proven track record of building strong teams and leading/influencing others through highly cross-functional projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate issues and solutions to all levels of management
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision; extremely organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines
- Strong ERP systems experience, preferably in NetSuite
What the job involves
- We're looking for an operationally-minded Assistant Controller who will lead our Accounting department, creating and maintaining financial reporting, overseeing audits, and helping us to build streamlined processes
- Reporting to the CFO
- Own the financial close process and all associated processes and reporting to deliver accurate and timely results to the organization to facilitate critical decision making
- Monthly analysis of business results, finance and operating metrics
- Ensure consistent implementation of accounting principles and procedures in compliance with US GAAP
- Develop, implement and maintain the internal systems and financial controls consistent with Instawork’s policies and regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal tax requirements and filings
- Direct all aspects of daily global accounting operations including AR, AP and cash management
- Provide leadership and vision for scaling the team and our financial infrastructure to keep up with the demands of Instawork’s high-growth business
- Understand and document reporting needs, collaborate on operational issues, develop creative solutions in the absence of perfect systems, and provide business guidance and insight through financial reporting
- Coordinate with external firm(s) to provide support for financial audit, tax filings, insurance, and other requests as the needs arise
- As a critical leader, the Assistant Controller will build relationships and partner with all departments to provide data and insights to help managers run the company and make effective decisions
- Evaluate opportunities for scale and growth and consider ways to drive efficiency and automation
- Engage with business leaders to proactively advise and guide on risks and controls for new projects, programs, or initiatives
Our take
Around 57 million workers in the U.S. work on a 'gig' basis, providing short-term and one-off employment for a range of industries. However, due to the temporary nature of gig work, workers and understaffed employers are regularly let down by cancellations.
Instawork hosts an online marketplace that connects gig workers with local businesses across a variety of sectors including healthcare, hospitality, and warehouse work. Workers are paid hourly upon completion of a gig, at which point both the employer and worker themselves can provide feedback on the experience.
Whilst the startup faces competition within this gig-work industry, Instawork holds a smart focus on providing reliable and short-notice workers for businesses that need them. Gigs can be arranged within just a few hours of notice, and any employer or employee who cancels a job will be temporarily suspended in order to improve job success rates. Instawork's 2023 Series D funding is accelerating its AI capabilities and expanding its presence within staff distribution centres for some of the American continent's largest retailers and sports stadiums.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
39% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2023
$60m
SERIES D
Jul 2021
$60m
SERIES C
Total funding: $148m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- FSA and Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Family Leave
- Flexible Time Off
- Office & Phone Plan Reimbursement
- 401K Retirement Savings
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Sumir Meghani
(CEO)Previously VP of Email at Groupon and VP at Mixx.
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