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Are you ready to challenge yourself and elevate your career?

At Coinbase, our mission is to empower economic freedom globally. This ambitious vision requires us to bring our best every day as we develop the innovative onchain platform that shapes the future of the global financial system.

To fulfill our mission, we are looking for a unique individual who shares our passion and conviction in the potential of crypto and blockchain technology to transform finance. We are seeking someone eager to make a significant impact, who thrives under pressure, values collaboration with exceptional colleagues, and actively seeks feedback for personal and professional growth. We want candidates who are committed to tackling the company's most complex challenges with enthusiasm.

Our work culture is intense and not suited for everyone. However, if you aspire to be a part of building the future in an environment that demands excellence from its team members, Coinbase is the right place for you.

This position, while predominantly remote, requires in-person participation throughout the year at various company and team offsites to enhance collaboration and connection by ensuring attendance is both anticipated and supported.

As a Senior Accountant for the Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM) division, a premier institutional digital asset manager, you will play a crucial role. You will work closely with the business, leading in compliance and technical accounting matters while providing insightful financial analysis. We seek a candidate with a robust understanding of US GAAP, compliance standards relevant to registered investment advisors and commodity trading advisors, and substantial experience in fund accounting. Your exceptional soft skills will be integral to managing ambiguity, meeting tight deadlines, fostering strong relationships across finance and business teams, and juggling multiple priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing accounting operations for CBAM, ensuring monthly close processes, account reconciliations, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Liaising with the fund controller to review and record management fees from funds and oversee expense allocations as stipulated in fund agreements.
• Leading compliance activities as necessary to meet SEC registered investment advisor and NFA registered commodity trading advisor requirements.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial presentations for CBAM management.
• Analyzing data against business drivers to uncover trends and issues.
• Staying updated on industry developments, accounting regulations, and trends, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide valuable insights.
• Preparing annual US GAAP financial statements for CBAM and supporting the annual audit process.
• Partnering with the accounting team to implement new accounting standards and adapt to new or modified products.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures aligned with Coinbase global requirements and assisting in the development of new processes.
• Guaranteeing that internal controls for CBAM are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained for SOX compliance.
• Streamlining, automating, maintaining, and improving processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the Controllership organization.
• Supporting management with special projects as needed.
• Overseeing vendor billing relationships, working with the accounts payable team to address payment inquiries promptly.
• Preparing (or reviewing) receivables and payables to/from fund entities.
• Collaborating with Compliance and Regulatory teams for quarterly and annual filings.

What we look for in you:

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and COSO frameworks.
• Expertise in reporting and compliance standards for SEC registered investment advisors and NFA registered commodity trading advisors.
• Experience in fund accounting.
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders.
• Capability to work cross-functionally to gather facts, understand business needs, articulate accounting requirements, and convey conclusions effectively.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
• A genuine desire to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA certification.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Understanding of blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency landscape.
• Experience with Netsuite, FloQast, and G-Suite.

Location: This role requires in-person participation at various company and team offsite events, supporting our collaborative team culture.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position ranges from $130,900 to $154,000 USD. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include eligibility for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other bases protected by law.