About GreenLight.aiGreenLight 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.Our platform and operational infrastructure support some of the fastest-growing and most innovative organizations in the world as they compliantly engage and manage contingent workers and freelancers at scale.As GreenLight enters its next phase of growth, we are seeking a highly analytical, hands-on Strategic Controller / Finance Operations Lead to help strengthen financial visibility, operational rigor, and scalable finance infrastructure across the business.Role OverviewThis is a hands-on finance leadership role focused on improving financial visibility, reporting discipline, operational finance processes, and working capital management during a critical growth phase.The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with operational finance, analytical problem-solving, and a builder mentality. You should be comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment with evolving systems and imperfect data.This role will work closely with leadership and have direct visibility into company strategy, operational scaling, and financial decision-making.GreenLight is intentionally taking a phased approach, with immediate focus on improving financial visibility, collections discipline, operational reporting, and finance process infrastructure.This role will work alongside existing external accounting partners, internal operational teams, and internal bookkeeping support resources, with the opportunity to help shape the long-term finance function as the company scales.This is a full-time contract role (6-month initial term).Initial PrioritiesEstablish reliable weekly cash flow and operational reportingImprove accounts receivable visibility and collections disciplineBegin building client-level profitability and labor burden reportingIdentify invoicing discrepancies and operational finance inefficienciesSupport lender, working capital, and banking reporting initiativesImprove overall financial visibility and reporting infrastructureKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations & ReportingBuild and maintain weekly financial and operational reporting for leadershipImprove visibility into cash flow, working capital, and funding exposureMonitor accounts receivable aging and collections performanceSupport forecasting visibility and scenario analysis for leadershipLead initiatives to improve invoicing accuracy and operational finance processesOperational Finance & AnalyticsSupport development of client-level profitability and margin reportingAnalyze labor burden economics and payroll-related costsSupport pricing analysis and client contract discussionsHelp leadership improve financial decision-making through better reporting and analysisAccounting & Process OversightHelp improve monthly close processes and financial reporting disciplineMaintain accurate financial reporting and reconciliationsCoordinate with external accounting, tax, payroll, and finance partnersSupport scalable controls and finance process documentationOversee and improve finance-related operational workflowsSystems & Process ImprovementImprove accounting and financial workflows across billing, payroll, and collectionsSupport automation and process optimization initiativesHelp build scalable finance processes aligned with company growthWhat Success Looks LikeLeadership has reliable visibility into cash flow and financial performanceFinancial reporting and operational metrics become more timely and actionableCollections and invoicing processes become more disciplined and scalableClient profitability and labor burden visibility improve significantlyGreenLight develops stronger financial infrastructure to support continued growthQualificationsRequired6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, operational finance, or controllership rolesStrong understanding of financial reporting, cash flow management, and operational financeAdvanced spreadsheet and financial modeling capabilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to operate independently in fast-moving environmentsComfortable working with evolving systems and imperfect dataPreferredExperience in staffing, EOR, payroll, fintech, SaaS, or compliance-heavy businessesExperience with multi-entity and multi-currency environmentsExperience working with outsourced or offshore accounting support teamsExperience supporting lending, working capital, or banking initiativesStrong accounting foundation; CPA a plus but not requiredExperience with Xero, NetSuite, or similar accounting systemsWhy Join GreenLightGreenLight operates at the intersection of workforce infrastructure, compliance, payroll, and AI-enabled work.This is an opportunity to help build the finance infrastructure of a rapidly scaling company supporting some of the most innovative organizations in the world.You will work directly with leadership, have meaningful ownership, and play a key role in helping scale the company’s financial operations and infrastructure.
