Origin

Origin

B2B fintech for employee financial wellness

Controller

Full-Time
$135k - $192k/yr
Mid
Remote in USA+1 more

More locations: Remote in Canada

Remote

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must have at least 4 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a high-growth startup environment.
  • The candidate must hold an active Certified Public Accountant license.
  • The candidate must be highly proficient with Excel or Google Sheets and have experience with global payment platforms and mid-market enterprise resource planning systems.
Responsibilities
  • Own day-to-day accounting at Origin, including accounting for foreign subsidiaries such as Canada and Israel, multi-currency consolidation, and local tax compliance.
  • Partner with People Operations to ensure seamless payroll execution for international contractors and Employer of Record employees.
  • Own and accelerate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, ensuring generally accepted accounting principles-compliant financial statements.
  • Prepare and present monthly flash reports and board-level financial packages highlighting key performance indicators, burn rate, and runway.
  • Lead the company through preparation for its first external audit.
  • Manage all domestic and international tax filings, including value-added tax, goods and services tax, and research and development tax credits, and work with third-party tax advisors where applicable.
  • Evaluate and manage the enterprise resource planning system and other financial systems.
  • Design and implement robust internal controls to mitigate risk without sacrificing startup speed.
  • Streamline accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense management through automation tools.
  • Monitor daily cash balances and optimize treasury management.
  • Work closely with department heads to monitor budget versus actuals and provide spending checks for departmental expenses.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Big Four accounting background.
  • Experience with international consolidation across multiple entities and currencies.
  • Familiarity with Rippling, Carta, Ramp, or QuickBooks.
  • Experience navigating a successful Series B or Series C fundraise for a software company.

About the company

Origin offers a B2B financial wellness platform provided through employers, helping employees manage money. It connects bank accounts, investments, and equity to create a holistic view of net worth and includes budgeting, spending tracking, and investment guidance. Each employee is paired with a dedicated Certified Financial Planner for personalized advice, with tools like Equity Manager to understand equity compensation. The service blends technology with human experts, supports a global, multi-language user base, and aims to reduce financial stress, improve financial well-being, and boost employee retention and productivity.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2025

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PwC's 2026 survey shows sustained employee financial stress, sustaining employer demand.
  • The Hartford referral channel opened in February 2024 expands low-friction enterprise sales.
  • Origin's September 2025 AI launch and $1 first-year offer accelerate user adoption.

What critics are saying

  • Origin still sells trust in advice; one bad AI recommendation destroys employer renewals.
  • Intense competition from Fidelity, SoFi, and Human Interest compresses pricing by 2026.
  • If SEC scrutiny intensifies after the AI-advisor launch, Origin's core product stalls.

What makes Origin unique

  • Origin's 2025 SEC-regulated AI advisor fuses planning, investing, and budgeting.
  • Matt Watson built Origin around CFP-backed guidance, not generic chatbot finance.
  • The Hartford partnership puts Origin inside employer benefits distribution, not standalone SaaS.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend