Controller

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 controlsManage the third-party accounting firm during the transition, then lead the move to an in-house close and decide which work stays outsourcedPrepare financial statements and management reporting that leadership and the board can rely onOwn revenue recognition for subscription, usage-based, and professional services contracts, including contract review and technical accounting memosPrepare 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 fieldworkRun financial operations: accounts payable, accounts receivable and collections, billing reconciliation, expense management, payroll accounting, and cash managementManage accruals, prepaid expenses, and vendor commitments, including minimum spend contracts and true-up exposureOwn multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation as we add legal entitiesCoordinate with tax advisors on sales tax, income tax, and transfer pricing, and own the supporting schedulesMaintain the fixed asset, equity, and stock-based compensation records with the cap table and our equity administration providerBuild and document internal controls, policies, and approval workflows that fit a company of our size and scale with itSelect, implement, and improve finance systems (ERP, billing, AP, expense), and automate repetitive work with AI tools and scriptingSupport budgeting, forecasting, and diligence requests from investors, lenders, and acquirersHire 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 financeBig 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 companyStrong command of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition and stock-based compensationExperience preparing for or supporting an audit, ideally a first auditComfortable operating with speed and with incomplete information: you make a sound call, document it, and adjust as the facts changeAI fluent: you already use AI tools in your daily work and look for ways to automate reconciliations, reporting, and reviewHands-on and detail-oriented, and equally able to explain accounting decisions to a non-finance audienceA clear communicator who works well across teams and with outside firmsSelf-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 teamExperience with multi-entity or international accounting, including CanadaExperience with usage-based or consumption pricing and variable cloud and infrastructure costsFamiliarity with B2B distribution, supply chain, or logistics softwareExperience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Ramp, Stripe, or similar toolsPrior experience at a Series B or later company Why Join Us? Competitive Salary + Stock OptionsComprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental BenefitsFlexible PTOMonthly stipendFully remoteDirect proximity to leadershipAccelerated 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.