Strategic Controller/Finance Operations Lead

About the Company

GreenLight is building the infrastructure powering the future of global and AI-enabled work. We provide workforce infrastructure solutions including Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), worker classification, compliance, payroll, and freelance management solutions for enterprises, AI companies, and talent marketplaces operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain weekly financial and operational reporting for leadership
• Improve visibility into cash flow, working capital, and funding exposure
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and collections performance
• Support forecasting visibility and scenario analysis for leadership
• Lead initiatives to improve invoicing accuracy and operational finance processes
• Support development of client-level profitability and margin reporting
• Analyze labor burden economics and payroll-related costs
• Support pricing analysis and client contract discussions
• Help improve monthly close processes and financial reporting discipline
• Coordinate with external accounting, tax, payroll, and finance partners
• Support automation and process optimization initiatives

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, operational finance, or controllership roles
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, cash flow management, and operational finance
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently in fast-moving environments
• Comfortable working with evolving systems and imperfect data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in staffing, EOR, payroll, fintech, SaaS, or compliance-heavy businesses
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments
• Experience working with outsourced or offshore accounting support teams
• Experience supporting lending, working capital, or banking initiatives
• CPA is a plus
• Experience with Xero, NetSuite, or similar accounting systems