About Augment
Supply chain is broken. Let's fix it.
We are a team of engineers, product designers, and customer champions applying the most transformative technology of our times, AI, to one of the largest industries in the world. Augie, our AI agent, now runs end-to-end workflows for some of the largest B2B distributors in North America.
We are looking for a Controller to build and run our accounting function.
Overview
You are the first internal accounting hire at Augment. Today, a third-party accounting firm maintains our books. You will own the month-end close, run financial operations, and prepare the company for its first annual audit. Over time, you will bring accounting in-house and decide what stays with outside partners.
You will work directly with the Head of Finance and partner closely with Sales, Legal, People, and Engineering. The business is growing quickly, and the product changes fast, so you will set up processes while they are still being used. You will help write the finance playbook for everyone who joins after you.
What You'll Do
Own the month-end close end to end, with a clear calendar, checklists, account reconciliations, and review controls
Manage the third-party accounting firm during the transition, then lead the move to an in-house close and decide which work stays outsourced
Prepare financial statements and management reporting that leadership and the board can rely on
Own revenue recognition for subscription, usage-based, and professional services contracts, including contract review and technical accounting memos
Prepare for and lead our first annual audit: select and work with the audit firm, build the PBC list, document key controls, and close open items before fieldwork
Run financial operations: accounts payable, accounts receivable and collections, billing reconciliation, expense management, payroll accounting, and cash management
Manage accruals, prepaid expenses, and vendor commitments, including minimum spend contracts and true-up exposure
Own multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation as we add legal entities
Coordinate with tax advisors on sales tax, income tax, and transfer pricing, and own the supporting schedules
Maintain the fixed asset, equity, and stock-based compensation records with the cap table and our equity administration provider
Build and document internal controls, policies, and approval workflows that fit a company of our size and scale with it
Select, implement, and improve finance systems (ERP, billing, AP, expense), and automate repetitive work with AI tools and scripting
Support budgeting, forecasting, and diligence requests from investors, lenders, and acquirers
Hire and manage future accounting team members as the function grows
What we're Looking For
CPA (or CPA-eligible) with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Big 4 audit experience, followed by experience in a high-growth startup or technology company (ideally a SaaS or usage-based business)
7+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of a close at a venture-backed company
Strong command of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and stock-based compensation
Experience preparing for or supporting an audit, ideally a first audit
Comfortable operating with speed and with incomplete information: you make a sound call, document it, and adjust as the facts change
AI fluent: you already use AI tools in your daily work and look for ways to automate reconciliations, reporting, and review
Hands-on and detail-oriented, and equally able to explain accounting decisions to a non-finance audience
A clear communicator who works well across teams and with outside firms
Self-directed and happy to be both the strategist and the doer in a team of one
Bonus Points
Experience moving accounting from an outsourced firm to an in-house team
Experience with multi-entity or international accounting, including Canada
Experience with usage-based or consumption pricing and variable cloud and infrastructure costs
Familiarity with B2B distribution, supply chain, or logistics software
Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Ramp, Stripe, or similar tools
Prior experience at a Series B or later company
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary + Stock Options
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
Flexible PTO
Monthly stipend
Fully remote
Direct proximity to leadership
Accelerated path into functional leadership
Augment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our company. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Augment complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable federal, state and local fair-chance / ban-the-box laws (for example, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act).
Our hiring process uses AI-powered tools to assist with screening and evaluating applications based on job-related criteria. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed by human recruiters who make all decisions about which candidates advance in the process.
