Controller

fomo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Company offsites

Job summary

fomo is seeking a hands-on Controller to build its accounting function from the ground up. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will own end-to-end accounting operations, establish scalable processes, and partner with leadership on strategic decisions.

You will lead the general ledger, close cycles, and controls, while integrating crypto-related accounting and ERP systems to support rapid growth in a fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting leadership experience
• CPA required or international equivalent
• Experience with crypto/digital-asset subledgers preferred
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise
• Startup/fintech or data‑intensive environment background desired

Responsibilities

• Lead the building of the accounting function from ground up
• Own month-end, close and reporting to management
• Oversee GL, AP/AR, cash, payroll, fixed assets and vendor processes
• Develop accounting treatment for digital-asset activity and on-chain transactions
• Lead selection and rollout of ERP, crypto subledger and related tools
• Maintain financial controls and documentation for a high-growth fintech
• Coordinate audits, tax compliance, and external advisor interactions
• Collaborate with Legal, Operations, Product and Eng to support new initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash planning and investor reporting

Skills

Accounting leadership

CPA

Crypto/fintech familiarity

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Education

CPA or international certification

Big 4 background

Tools

ERP systems

Crypto subledger

Expense management tools

Audit tools

Job description

• fomo is a trading app for the rest of us. With fomo you can sign up in seconds and have instant access to any asset on-chain without the need for external wallets, bridges or prior knowledge. fomo has social features that are actually useful - follow top traders (with full access to their portfolio and trades) and find tokens early. fomo does all of this while providing the best-in-class execution and data for experienced traders.
• In just over a year, fomo has onboarded over 2.5 million plus users who have collectively done over $14 billion dollars in trading volume.
• fomo has made ~$68M of revenue since launching in May 2025, and has raised a total of ~$100M in addition from T1 investors. Investors include Benchmark, Index Ventures, and Union Square Ventures.
• https://fomo.family/
• https://x.com/fomo

About Fomo

• fomo is a trading app for the rest of us. With fomo you can sign up in seconds and have instant access to any asset on-chain without the need for external wallets, bridges or prior knowledge. fomo has social features that are actually useful - follow top traders (with full access to their portfolio and trades) and find tokens early. fomo does all of this while providing the best-in-class execution and data for experienced traders.
• In just over a year, fomo has onboarded over 2.5 million plus users who have collectively done over $14 billion dollars in trading volume.
• fomo has made ~$68M of revenue since launching in May 2025, and has raised a total of ~$100M in addition from T1 investors. Investors include Benchmark, Index Ventures, and Union Square Ventures.
• https://fomo.family/
• https://x.com/fomo

About The Role

• We are looking for a hands-on Controller to build fomo's accounting function from the ground up. This is a foundational role for someone who can set the strategy, create the systems, and still work directly in the details. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will partner with leadership to support strategic decision-making, risk management, capital planning, and organizational growth. You will be responsible for the integrity of fomo's financial records, own the company's accounting operations end-to-end, and establish a rigorous and scalable financial foundation to support the company's growth.
• The right person is a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, has strong technical accounting judgment, and knows how to build and adapt practical processes for a rapidly evolving business. You will partner closely with teams across the company and will have the opportunity to shape the accounting organization and its processes.

What You'll Own

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Compensation And Benefits

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

Equal opportunity

fomo is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.