Controller

fomo Labs • New York, NY

6d • $190,000 - $250,000

About The Position

fomo is seeking a hands-on Controller to establish and lead the company's accounting function from the ground up. This foundational role requires a strategic thinker who can also execute detailed tasks. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller will partner with leadership to support strategic decision-making, risk management, capital planning, and organizational growth. Key responsibilities include ensuring the integrity of financial records, managing accounting operations end-to-end, and building a scalable financial foundation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, possesses strong technical accounting judgment, and can adapt processes for a rapidly evolving business. This role offers the opportunity to shape the accounting organization and its processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful ownership of close, reporting, controls, and accounting operations.
• A combination of public accounting and in-house operating experience is ideal.
• CPA required (or equivalent international certification).
• Big 4 or equivalent technical accounting foundation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success implementing and managing accounting tools.
• Experience with a crypto or digital-asset subledger is preferred.
• Experience in a high-growth startup, fintech, web3, trading, payments, or another complex, data-intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Experience building accounting processes and controls from an early stage and improving them as transaction volume and organizational complexity increase.
• A hands-on, low-ego approach: comfortable moving between strategic leadership, detailed execution, and thoughtful challenge when the facts require it.
• High integrity, sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a bias toward action in an environment where priorities evolve quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 or equivalent technical accounting foundation
• Experience with a crypto or digital-asset subledger

Responsibilities

• Build the accounting function, including month-end close, the operating model, policies & controls, accounting systems, and future team structure.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate, timely financials and reporting to management; design efficient workflows that improve data quality, shorten the close, and scale without adding unnecessary complexity or headcount.
• Oversee the general ledger and all core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, payroll accounting, fixed assets, expenses, and vendor processes.
• Develop the accounting treatment, data flows, reconciliations, and controls for digital-asset activity, including wallets, on-chain transactions, trading-related activity, fees, and treasury movements.
• Lead the selection, implementation, integration, and ongoing administration of accounting tools, including an ERP, crypto subledger, expense management, procurement, payroll, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain financial controls, accounting policies, approval frameworks, and documentation appropriate for a high-growth fintech business.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, valuation firms, and other accounting partners; lead audit and diligence readiness.
• Coordinate federal, state, local, and other applicable tax compliance and planning with external advisors.
• Collaborate across Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, and People to ensure new products and business initiatives have sound accounting, data, and control foundations.
• Partner with VP of Finance and management on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, board and investor reporting, fundraising diligence, and strategic decision support.

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation and equity
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Tax savings benefits such as HSAs and FSAs
• 401(k) with match
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible time off
• Annual company offsites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed