Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish and oversee the accounting function at Augment.

• Take ownership of the month-end closing process, including managing calendars, checklists, reconciliations, and review controls.

• Supervise the third-party accounting firm during the transition phase and spearhead the shift to an in-house closing process.

• Generate financial statements and management reports for company leadership and the board of directors.

• Manage revenue recognition for subscription, usage-based, and professional services contracts.

• Prepare for and conduct the company's inaugural annual audit.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, billing reconciliation, expense management, payroll accounting, and cash management.

• Handle accruals, prepaid expenses, vendor commitments, minimum-spend contracts, and true-up exposure.

• Manage multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation as new legal entities are added.

• Collaborate with tax advisors on sales tax, income tax, and transfer pricing issues.

• Maintain records for fixed assets, equity, and stock-based compensation, including the cap table.

• Develop and document internal controls, policies, and approval workflows.

• Choose, implement, and enhance finance systems while automating repetitive tasks using AI tools and scripting.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and diligence requests from investors, lenders, and acquirers.

• Recruit and manage future members of the accounting team.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA (or CPA-eligible) with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• Experience in Big 4 audit followed by tenure in a high-growth startup or technology company, preferably in a SaaS or usage-based business.

• Over 7 years of accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for a close at a venture-backed organization.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition and stock-based compensation.

• Experience in preparing for or supporting an audit, ideally the first audit.

• Comfortable working quickly and with incomplete information.

• Proficient in using AI tools daily and capable of automating reconciliations, reporting, and reviews.

• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to articulate accounting decisions to non-financial stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and with external firms.

• Self-motivated and capable of acting as both a strategist and executor in a solo capacity.

• Familiarity with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Ramp, Stripe, or similar tools is advantageous.

• Experience transitioning accounting from an outsourced service to an in-house team is a plus.

• Knowledge of multi-entity or international accounting, including Canadian practices, is beneficial.

• Background in usage-based or consumption pricing and variable cloud and infrastructure costs is a bonus.

• Familiarity with B2B distribution, supply chain, or logistics software is a plus.

• Prior experience at a Series B or later stage company is an added advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Stock options.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits.

• Flexible PTO.

• Monthly stipend.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Direct access to leadership.

• Accelerated pathway to functional leadership roles.