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Controller

@ Origin

Remote in Canada

RemoteFull-time4+ years experience
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Overview

Origin, an endpoint AI observability platform backed by Sequoia Capital, is hiring a Controller to run day-to-day accounting, close, tax and audit preparation across its US and Canadian operations. The role is full-time and fully remote, reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance. It requires 4+ years of accounting experience and an active CPA license.

Responsibilities:

  • Own day-to-day accounting, including foreign subsidiaries and multi-currency consolidation
  • Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close with GAAP-compliant statements
  • Prepare monthly flash reports and board financial packages
  • Lead preparation for the first external audit
  • Manage domestic and international tax filings

Requirements summary:

  • 4+ years of accounting experience, 2+ in high-growth startups
  • Active CPA license
  • Big 4 background is a significant plus
  • Excel and Google Sheets expertise
  • Experience with global payment platforms and mid-market ERPs

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Paid time off
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · ashby

Employer posting date
2026-06-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-12

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience4+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHome
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA
Fields of studyAccounting
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours

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Job description

About Origin

Origin is building the endpoint AI observability platform for AI-adopting organizations. We believe that organizations should not adopt AI on their endpoints without observability in place, and we want to be the platform that maximizes the productivity & safety of that adoption.

The company exists to maximize the diffusion of intelligence inside an organization, maximize the productivity of agentic systems and the humans driving them, keep agent actions traceable end-to-end so that when a user asks for something in a prompt they can verify the agent actually did what was expected, and give organizations one interface to answer the hardest questions they have about how work gets done.

Our platform monitors and protects some of the most important organizations in the world. We are backed by Sequoia Capital, Brightmind Ventures, IA Ventures and other top firms.

Role

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance, you will be a key contributor to scaling our financial operations. We are a Sequoia-backed Series A company and are ready to transition from foundational accounting to a sophisticated, scalable finance function. You will be a part of the entire accounting cycle, ensure we are audit-ready, and provide the financial visibility needed to drive our next phase of growth.

You will be expected to roll up your sleeves to manage the day-to-day while building out the automated systems that will support our global expansion.

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day accounting at Origin, including accounting for foreign subsidiaries (e.g., Canada, Israel, etc.), multi-currency consolidation and local tax compliance.

  • Partner with People Ops to ensure seamless payroll execution for international contractors and EOR (Employer of Record) employees.

  • Own and accelerate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements.

  • Prepare and present monthly flash reports and board-level financial packages that highlight key KPIs, burn rate, and runway.

  • Lead the company through preparing for its first external audit.

  • Manage all domestic and international tax filings (VAT, GST, R&D tax credits). Where applicable, work for 3rd party tax advisors.

  • Evaluate and manage our ERP and other financial systems.

  • Design and implement robust internal controls to mitigate risk without sacrificing startup speed.

  • Streamline AP/AR, payroll, and expense management through automation tools.

  • Monitor daily cash balances and optimize treasury management.

  • Work closely with Department Heads to monitor budget vs. actuals and provide "sanity checks" on departmental spending.

Skills and Experience

  • 4+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a high-growth startup environment.

  • Active CPA license. Big 4 accounting background is a significant plus.

  • Excel/Google Sheets wizard and have experience with global payment platforms and mid-market ERPs.

Who You Are

  • A Continuous Learner. You possess a deep curiosity for international finance. While you may not be an expert in a given country’s local requirements today, you have the drive to research foreign tax landscapes and the resourcefulness to leverage external advisors effectively.

  • Remote Native. You understand that a remote company lives and dies by its documentation. You prioritize asynchronous communication and building "single sources of truth."

  • Builder Mindset. You don’t just want to follow a manual; you want to write it. You know when to seek "perfect" and when to seek "good enough to move."

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with international consolidation (multi-entity, multi-currency).

  • Familiarity with software like Rippling, Carta, Ramp, Quickbooks.

  • Experience navigating a successful Series B or C fundraise for a software company.

Working at Origin

Origin is a fully remote team across the US & Canada, built on trust, autonomy, and excellence. We empower our team to take ownership, move with purpose, and continuously improve. Our culture values top performers who align with our mission and embrace high standards. We offer generous healthcare, flexible PTO, and home-office support, ensuring our team has the freedom and resources to thrive. While we move fast, we prioritize quality, collaboration, and remain committed to building impactful security solutions with precision.

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