Controller

Augment•Chicago, IL

21d•Remote

About The Position

Augment is hiring its first internal accounting professional to build and run the company’s accounting function. The company currently relies on a third-party accounting firm. The Controller will own the month-end close and financial operations, prepare Augment for its first annual audit, and transition accounting activities in-house over time while determining which work should remain with outside partners. The Controller will work directly with the Head of Finance and partner with Sales, Legal, People, and Engineering. In a rapidly growing business with an evolving product, this person will establish and document scalable processes and help create the finance playbook for future team members. The role also supports budgeting, forecasting, diligence, finance systems, and the development of the accounting team.

Requirements

CPA or CPA-eligible, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Big 4 audit experience followed by experience at a high-growth startup or technology company; SaaS or usage-based business experience is ideal.
At least 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; experience with a first audit is ideal.
Able to operate quickly with incomplete information, make and document sound decisions, and adjust as facts change.
Uses AI tools in daily work and seeks opportunities to automate reconciliations, reporting, and review.
Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to explain accounting decisions to non-finance audiences.
Clear communicator who works well across teams and with outside firms.
Self-directed and comfortable serving as both strategist and doer in a team of one.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Own the month-end close, including the close calendar, checklists, account reconciliations, and review controls.
Manage the third-party accounting firm during the transition to in-house accounting, then lead the transition and determine which work remains outsourced.
Prepare financial statements and management reporting for leadership and the board.
Own revenue recognition for subscription, usage-based, and professional services contracts, including contract review and technical accounting memos.
Prepare for and lead the first annual audit, including selecting and working with the audit firm, building the PBC list, documenting key controls, and resolving open items before fieldwork.
Run 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 legal entities are added.
Coordinate with tax advisors on sales tax, income tax, and transfer pricing, and own supporting schedules.
Maintain fixed asset, equity, and stock-based compensation records in coordination with the cap table and equity administration provider.
Build and document internal controls, policies, and approval workflows appropriate to the company’s size and growth.
Select, implement, and improve finance systems, including ERP, billing, AP, and expense systems, 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.