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 Director of Accounting to join our team as our first accounting hire, reporting directly to our Head of Finance. 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.
- Develop and execute financial strategies that drive business growth and improvement.
- Provide clear financial guidance in fast-paced situations, advising on financial planning, mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
- Stay current on financial trends and best practices to ensure our accounting operations are always ahead of the curve.
- Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, with a strong focus on accounts receivable, payroll, working capital, and invoice management.
- Manage financial relationships, including debt obligations and covenant compliance, to ensure our financial health and stability.
- Build and lead a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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 (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite).
Bonus Points
- Experience with financial planning and analysis software.
- Familiarity with SQL or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
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 variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.
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 flexible staffing is a $50B labor market that encompasses entry-level jobs in warehouses & distribution centers. These workers pack boxes, load trucks, and manage warehouse operations to keep supply chains running at peak efficiency.
