Controller

MLabs•New York, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring on behalf of our client who is a high-growth financial technology firm backed by $40M in funding from premier venture capital firms, including Electric Capital and Paradigm. The organization is currently bridging the gap between traditional Wall Street infrastructure and the future of decentralized finance by rebuilding global financial systems on-chain. As the organization prepares for its next stage of institutional scale, our client seeks a highly disciplined and tech-forward Controller to lead the finance function. This individual will be responsible for building the financial foundation of the company from the ground up, establishing the systems, controls, and institutional standards required by the world’s largest financial institutions. This is a solo leadership hybrid role based in New York City and requires a professional who is equally comfortable with high-level strategic modeling and hands-on execution.

Requirements

6–10 years of finance and accounting experience.
A background in public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier) combined with in-house experience at a high-growth startup is strongly preferred.
Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City.
Proven Autonomy: Experience running a finance or accounting function largely solo. The ideal candidate enjoys "being the team" and building the function rather than managing a large department.
AI Proficiency: Demonstrated experience as an AI power user, utilizing advanced tools to optimize financial modeling, research, and documentation.
Technical Interest: A genuine interest in crypto, digital assets, or Web3 accounting. While direct experience in this sector is a plus, the ability to quickly master the nuances of on-chain finance is essential.
Builder Mentality: A proactive approach to establishing processes from scratch rather than following a pre-defined playbook.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is highly preferred; however, candidates with a proven track record of equivalent technical rigor will be considered.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Accounting Management: Own the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, and the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Financial Reporting: Produce accurate financial statements, board-level reporting, and consistent financial updates for leadership.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Design and implement a robust internal control environment, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation standards to ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
Treasury and Equity Administration: Manage the tax and compliance calendar, oversee cash flow forecasting, and handle the financial aspects of equity issuances, including 409A processes.
Strategic Finance Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to leadership by supporting budgeting, scenario analysis, and variance analysis; lead financial diligence for future fundraising rounds.
Technology Integration: Build and configure a scalable finance and accounting tech stack, leveraging AI tools as a force multiplier to increase automation, speed, and accuracy across the function.