Remote First-Hire Controller & Finance Lead

Augment; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits (vision & dental)

Flexible PTO

Monthly stipend

Fully remote

Direct leadership access

Accelerated path to leadership

Job summary

Augment, a fast-growing AI-powered supply chain software company, seeks a Controller to design and run the accounting function. You will own month-end close, manage a transition from an outsourced firm to in-house, and prepare financial statements for leadership and the board.

You’ll lead revenue recognition for SaaS, usage-based contracts, and services, and coordinate the first audit. The role covers multi-entity accounting, close controls, budgeting, and system improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-eligible with degree in accounting/finance.
• Big 4 audit background with startup/tech exposure preferred.
• 7+ years in accounting with close ownership in venture-backed environments.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge including ASC 606 and stock-based comp.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close end-to-end with calendar, checklists, reconciliations and controls.
• Manage external accounting firm during transition; move to in-house close.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting for leadership/board.
• Oversee revenue recognition for subscription, usage-based, and professional services.
• Lead first annual audit: select audit firm, build PBC list, document controls, close open items.
• Run financial operations: AP/AR, billing reconciliation, expense, payroll, cash management.
• Manage accruals/prepaids and vendor commitments, including minimum spend contracts.
• Own multi-entity accounting, intercompany, and consolidation as new entities added.
• Coordinate with tax on sales/income taxes and transfer pricing; maintain schedules.
• Maintain fixed assets, equity, and stock-based compensation with cap table.
• Develop internal controls; implement policies and approval workflows.
• Select/implement/improve finance systems and automate with AI.
• Support budgeting/forecasting and diligence from investors.
• Hire/manage future accounting team as function grows.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

Revenue recognition

Audit readiness

AI in finance

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Ramp

Stripe

Job description

Augment, a fast-growing AI-powered supply chain software company, seeks a Controller to design and run the accounting function. You will own month-end close, manage a transition from an outsourced firm to in-house, and prepare financial statements for leadership and the board.

You’ll lead revenue recognition for SaaS, usage-based contracts, and services, and coordinate the first audit. The role covers multi-entity accounting, close controls, budgeting, and system improvements.