Assistant Controller, Coinbase
Revenue
$205.8-242.1k
Digital currency exchange
Posted today
Digital currency exchange
1001+ employees
Posted today
$205.8-242.1k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people.
Role
Who you are
- 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years directly focused on revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15) within a financial institution, fintech, or publicly traded technology company
- Direct people management experience
- CPA designation with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance to novel business models, particularly in digital assets or emerging industries
- Hands-on experience implementing and monitoring SOX-compliant internal controls over revenue cycles at a publicly traded company
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and SQL, with experience using data tools to streamline reporting and reconciliation workflows
- Track record of managing and developing accounting teams while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership
- Familiarity with or interest in crypto protocols, DeFi concepts, blockchain technology, and the broader digital asset ecosystem
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
What the job involves
- As the Assistant Controller, Revenue, you'll join Coinbase's Accounting team within Finance to own all aspects of revenue recognition across a complex and rapidly expanding suite of crypto products
- This team ensures the accuracy and integrity of Coinbase's financial reporting as we scale new offerings globally
- You'll lead the application of ASC 606/IFRS 15 to crypto-native transactions, build the scalable processes and controls that support our growth, and serve as the go-to technical accounting resource for revenue across Product, Engineering, and Legal
- Own end-to-end revenue recognition for complex crypto-native transactions, including spot trading fees, staking rewards, and institutional product lines, ensuring compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15 and company policies
- Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for revenue, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, and Legal teams to determine proper revenue accounting treatment and operationalize transaction flows for new product launches before they go live
- Build and scale revenue accounting processes, internal controls, and SOX-compliant frameworks to keep pace with Coinbase's growth
- Drive improvements to revenue systems and automation by leveraging blockchain data and modern tooling to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort
- Strengthen the Revenue team through hands-on mentorship, cross-departmental collaboration, and development of junior team members
- Support SEC reporting, board and senior management reporting by delivering monthly management reports, analytical reviews, and ad hoc financial analyses that inform leadership decisions
Our take
Coinbase has built a reputation as one of the most accessible entry points into the world of cryptocurrency. With features like crypto wallets, direct bank account linking, and merchant payment tools, it's helping bring crypto into the mainstream. But the company isn't just relying on its early success, it's evolving fast to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market.
For example, its doubled down on institutional clients, now serving as the custodian for the majority of approved Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Its Prime platform also offers a full suite of services for hedge funds, asset managers, and financial institutions. As demand for regulated crypto products rise globally (particularly in Asia), Coinbase is ready to expand.
Its also making moves to engage with younger audiences, by partnering with Riot Games to sponsor global eSports events for League of Legends and Valorant. This partnership highlights Coinbase's strategy to integrate Web 3.0 technologies into mainstream entertainment, aiming to bridge the gap between gaming and cryptocurrency for a new generation of users.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Oct 2018
$300m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Aug 2017
$108.1m
SERIES D
Total funding: $528.5m
Leadership
Brian Armstrong
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded UniversityTutor.com, also worked as a Software Engineer at AirBnb
Alessia Haas
(CFO)Previously held various head positions, including VP at GE Healthcare, Director at Merrill Lynch and CFO at CIT Bank and Oz Management
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