‍Fieldguide is an automation and collaboration platform for modern assurance and advisory firms that digitizes the end-to-end engagement workflow on a single platform. Built by former Big Four practitioners and experienced technology leaders, Fieldguide is trusted by top CPA firms to improve margins, win new business, and build stronger client relationships. We’re based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. We're backed by top investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Y Combinator, Floodgate, Elad Gil, Justin Kan, Qasar Younis, Eric Ries, and more.

About Us:

Fieldguide is establishing a new state of trust for global commerce and capital markets through automating and streamlining the work of assurance and audit practitioners specifically within cybersecurity, privacy, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Put simply, we build software for the people who enable trust between businesses. 

We’re based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. We're backed by top investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Y Combinator, Floodgate, Elad Gil, Justin Kan, Qasar Younis, Eric Ries, and more.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We need people from all backgrounds and walks of life to help build the future of audit and advisory. Fieldguide’s team is inclusive, driven, humble and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking teammates that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.

As an early stage start-up employee, you’ll have the opportunity to build out the future of business trust. We make audit practitioners’ lives easier by eliminating up to 50% of their work and giving them better work-life balance. If you share our values and enthusiasm for building a great culture and product, you will find a home at Fieldguide.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Principal Program Manager with strong experience in driving the successful execution of complex technical programs needs of top-tier firms, including the Big 4. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, GTM, finance, and operations to ensure alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. You will be pivotal in managing and mitigating risks, tracking performance metrics, and enabling continuous improvement across technical initiatives, all while working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Project Management:

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Risk Management:

• Performance Metrics:

• Change Management:

• Capacity Planning:

• Continuous Improvement:

About You:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in big consulting, engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or equivalent experience.

• Technical Acumen: Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Project Management Experience: 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects, ideally within the SaaS, CPA, or enterprise software space.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams.

• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of stakeholders.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use data and metrics to drive decision-making.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment with the ability to pivot as necessary.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience working with Big 4 accounting firms and understanding the CPA industry.

• PMP, Agile, or other project management certifications.

• Familiarity with vertical SaaS platforms or enterprise software solutions.

More about Fieldguide:

Fieldguide is a values-based company. Our values are:

• Fearless - Inspire & break down seemingly impossible walls.

• Fast - Launch fast with excellence, iterate to perfection.

• Lovable - ​​Deliver happiness & 11 star experiences. 

• Owners - Execute & run the business with ownership.

• Win-win - Create mutual value & earn trust for life. 

• Inclusive - Scale the best ideas with inclusive teams. 

Some of our benefits include: 

• Competitive compensation packages with meaningful ownership

• Unlimited PTO

• 401k

• Wellness benefits, including a bundle of free therapy sessions

• Technology & Work from Home reimbursement

• Flexible work schedules

We're looking for early-stage engineers with experience in the following:

• Complex web tech stacks consisting of several of the following: JavaScript/TypeScript, React, GraphQL, NodeJS, Hasura, Postgres, and/or AWS
• Architecting large features and determining the best technologies for the job
• Test and automation tools like Jest and Cypress
• DevOps and continuous integration/delivery best practices
• Information security best practices
• Collaborating on all aspects of product strategy and UX
• Working directly with customers and fixing bugs
• Shaping a young tech stack, product, and engineering processes

We’re based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. This is an opportunity to be an early engineer at a young, fast growing startup, working directly with the company’s co-founders and early employees. We offer competitive compensation and perks.

We greatly value learning and invest in our team members. As we build the company together, we’ll map your professional interests and goals to ensure you’re learning not only how to be a better engineer, but also growing towards your ideal role in the future.

Fieldguide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive company that celebrates individuals of all backgrounds. We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage all applicants.