Controller

FOMO Labs Inc

$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in financial reporting and controls.
  • CPA certification (or equivalent international certification) required; Big 4 experience preferred.
  • Proven success in implementing and managing accounting tools, especially in the crypto or digital asset space.
  • Background in high-growth startups or fintech with a focus on data-intensive environments.
  • In-depth understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting principles.
  • Experience in building accounting processes from the ground up and enhancing them over time.
  • Hands-on, adaptable attitude with the ability to balance strategic oversight with detailed execution.

Responsibilities

  • Build the accounting function, including month-end close and operational models.
  • Own the full spectrum of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Oversee core accounting operations such as accounts payable and payroll management.
  • Develop accounting treatment and controls for digital asset transactions.
  • Lead the selection and implementation of accounting tools and ERPs.
  • Establish financial controls and policies suitable for a fintech environment.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, leading audit readiness prior to assessments.

Benefits

  • Competitive cash compensation and equity.
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Group term life insurance provided.
  • Flexible time off to support work-life balance.
  • Annual company offsites for team building and engagement.
Full Job Description
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

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