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Controller

New York Cityfull-timemid
Finance & AccountingController
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Quick Summary

Overview

Few people get to build a bank from scratch. Even fewer get to build one at a moment when banking itself is being reinvented. The dollar is the best product in the history of the world, with practically infinite global demand, but distribution is broken.

Key Responsibilities

Most Controllers inherit someone else's system. You're building the whole thing from scratch - the GL, the close, the control environment, the regulatory reporting stack.

Technical Tools
Finance & AccountingController
  • You can't leave a control gap unfilled or a reconciliation unexplained. Your documentation holds up under external scrutiny the first time, not after a review cycle.

  • You're as comfortable in an engineering discussion as a finance one. Complex accounting doesn't stay complex when you explain it.

  • You've been waiting for the chance to build a bank's accounting infrastructure from scratch - not inherit someone else's.

  • You find the idea of governing AI-enabled workflows in a regulated environment more interesting than intimidating.

  • You need a well-defined scope handed to you on day one.

  • You get nervous about being held accountable for accuracy.

  • You're more comfortable inheriting a system than designing one.

  • You need a large team around you to be effective.

Requirements

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  • Experience at a bank or financial institution where net interest income is the primary revenue driver.

  • Hands-on experience with complex balance sheets (loans, deposits, investment securities)

  • GL conversion or new system implementation experience.

  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP; comfortable researching and taking technical positions independently.

  • In New York or ready to relocate.

Compensation packages at Augustus include base salary, equity, and benefits. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise and geographic location. The annual US base salary range for this role is $200,000-$300,000 + equity.

What We Offer

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Career Growth: You will be given more responsibility and pushed to grow faster than ever before.
Network: Your peers are brilliant, highly motivated people. These people will be foundational in your future opportunities.
Real Participation: Employees are shareholders. You will think and act like an owner.
Perks & Benefits: Relocation support, visa support, the latest Apple gear (MacBook + AirPods), lunch benefit, gym benefit, a beautiful office in the heart of the city, 4x on-/offsites per year, and an annual development budget.
Health & Insurance: Our US team receives comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans. We are offering 401(k) retirement plans.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
New York City
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
May 5, 2026
First seen
May 11, 2026
Last seen
May 11, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
0
Repost count
0
Trust Level
29%
Scored at
May 11, 2026

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