Controller, Investment Operations

About the Role

The Controller owns accounting and financial reporting for Ondo's tokenized products (OUSG, USDY, OGM). This role is responsible for financial statements, internal controls, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance across all funds. The Controller will operate independently, make judgment calls, and serve as a key decision-maker on accounting matters. This person will work closely with senior leadership and is expected to oversee fund accounting systems, manage audit and tax coordination, and ensure reporting accuracy for both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Portfolio & Trade Accounting

• Review daily NAV calculations and validate NAV Consulting deliverables.
• Manage P&L reporting and performance calculations.
• Oversee management fee, servicing fee, and shared expense calculations.
• Coordinate Ankura attestations for USDY and OGM.
• Oversee reconciliations: cash, positions, NAV & NAVC process, FMV, corporate actions.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Prepare and review financial statements for all funds and share classes.
• Manage internal controls and ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Own internal reporting and analytics, including review of performance metrics.
• Ensure publicly reported numbers are consistently correct and up to date.

Audit & Tax

• Coordinate and support annual audits (USDY, OGM, Ondo I LP) with external auditors.
• Manage tax reporting and coordinate with external tax advisors.
• Assist with regulatory filings as required.

Investor Reporting

• Prepare investor statements and reporting packages.
• Manage capital activity reporting (subscriptions, redemptions, distributions).
• Support investor due diligence requests as needed.

Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with accounting service providers.
• Monitor vendor deliverables and elevate issues as necessary.

Systems & Technology

• Help lead Geneva implementation and become the subject matter expert.
• Oversee fund accounting systems and data integrity.
• Document accounting workflows and system configurations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with investment operations, legal, compliance, and tax teams.
• Provide accounting input on new product development and operational feasibility.
• Support 2026 product expansion: accounting infrastructure for margin, perpetual futures, and derivatives.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in fund accounting or financial reporting within investment management.
• Mix of public accounting (2–3 years) and private fund experience (2–3 years) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund structures, and financial instruments.
• Experience with NAV calculations, reconciliations, and investor reporting.
• Experience coordinating audits and working with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ability to operate independently, make judgment calls, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Haves

• Background in alternative asset management (hedge funds, private equity) or Big 4 public accounting.
• Experience with Geneva or similar fund accounting platforms.
• Familiarity with OMS/PMS systems.
• Experience with QuickBooks or corporate accounting systems.
• Exposure to blockchain, DeFi, or tokenized asset structures.
• Experience building new accounting processes or implementing accounting systems from scratch.

Why Join Us?

• Own accounting and financial reporting for institutional-grade tokenized products in a rapidly scaling environment.
• Lead the implementation of Geneva and shape Ondo's fund accounting infrastructure.
• Work directly with senior leadership and serve as a key decision-maker on accounting matters.
• Build accounting processes for emerging asset classes: margin, perpetual futures, and derivatives.
• Gain deep exposure to blockchain-native financial products while developing expertise in alternative asset management.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation including salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences) – well‑funded and committed to great talent.
• Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental) and flexible vacation policy (PTO).
• Remote‑first team across many countries – early‑team member shaping vision, culture, and practices.
• A+ colleagues – alumni from Goldman Sachs, Blackrock, Two Sigma, Bridgewater, SpaceX, AWS, Meta, Google, McKinsey, Circle, Uniswap.
• Best‑in‑class investors – backed by Pantera Capital, Founders Fund, Coinbase Ventures.