Controller

fomo Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Flexible time off

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 the integrity of financial records, establish scalable processes, and partner with leadership on strategic decisions, risk management, and capital planning.

The right candidate thrives in ambiguity, combines technical accounting judgment with practical implementation, and can shape the accounting organization as the company scales.

Qualifications

• CPA required (or equivalent international certification).
• Experience with US GAAP and financial reporting.
• 10+ years of accounting leadership in startups/fintech.
• Experience with crypto or digital assets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the month-/quarter-/year-end close, policies, and controls.
• Oversee general ledger, AR/AP, cash, payroll, and assets.
• Implement crypto-related data flows, reconciliations, and controls.
• Lead ERP selection, integration, and reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and stakeholders.

Skills

CPA

US GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Leadership

Crypto subledger exp

Education

CPA or international equivalent

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Crypto subledger tooling

Excel

Job description

About fomo

fomo is the trading app for the rest of us. Across web and mobile, our product makes it simple to discover assets, follow top traders, self-custody and trade across chains without the complexity that has traditionally defined crypto. More than one million users have joined fomo as we work toward our mission of creating a trading app for the rest of us.

We are a fast-growing business, backed by investors including Index Ventures, USV, and Benchmark Capital. We move quickly, operate with high ownership, and are building infrastructure and team needed to support the next stage of growth.

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

fomo offers:

• 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.