Finance Operations and Systems Lead

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

We're looking for a seasoned and strategic Finance Operations & Systems Manager to join our team. As a key member of our finance team, you'll play a critical role in building and leading our accounting operations, ensuring our financial foundation is strong and scalable. You'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our company's growth and success.

Responsibilities

As a two-sided marketplace, we need someone who can navigate complex invoices and worker payments and payroll. You'll work closely with our executive team to assess risks, weigh trade-offs, and guide strategic decisions that drive growth and optimization.

• Own and optimize the full quote-to-cash process: billing logic, invoice generation, payment tracking, and collections.

• Lead the design and implementation of financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Stripe, internal dashboards) that scale with the business.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to improve financial data flows, integrations, and automation across internal tools and systems.

• Build and maintain robust revenue recognition and AR tracking workflows in a high-volume, two-sided marketplace environment.

• Oversee payroll operations and contractor/worker payment infrastructure in partnership with People and Operations teams.

• Assist in monthly close processes, manage general ledger accuracy, and ensure timely reporting of financial metrics.

• Prepare for and manage external audits, including financial controls documentation and readiness.

• Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve data integrity, reduce manual touchpoints, and ensure compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner on working capital, revenue operations, and platform risk.

What You’ll Need

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a similar industry or marketplace.

• Proven track record of leading accounting operations, financial planning, and analysis.

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, payroll, working capital, and invoice management.

• Experience with debt management, covenant compliance, and financial reporting.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Knowledge of accounting software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Ramp, Stripe).

Bonus Points

• Experience with financial planning and analysis software.

• Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Salary Range Details:
The total compensation range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000, based on market data and the scope of responsibilities. For exceptionally qualified candidates, we’re open to adjusting compensation accordingly. We also offer a highly competitive equity package designed to ensure you share meaningfully in the long-term success and upside of the business.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Traba is dedicated to promoting Equal Opportunity employment practices. We evaluate all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics that are legally protected by local, state, or federal regulations. We encourage applicants from a vari