Senior Manager of Assistant Controller, Coinbase
Global GL Operations
$201.4-236.9k
Digital currency exchange
Posted today
Digital currency exchange
1001+ employees
Posted today
$201.4-236.9k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people.
Role
Who you are
- CPA (or equivalent) with 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SaaS company experience
- Minimum 4+ years of direct team management and leadership, with demonstrated ability to develop junior staff and manage deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreams
- Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance, with hands-on experience leading monthly book close processes and preparing audit-ready deliverables
- Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that increased close efficiency, reduced errors, or improved reporting accuracy in a multi-entity environment
- Proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel, with working knowledge of data visualization or analytics tools
- 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, Global GL Operations, you'll lead Coinbase's Global GL Operations Accounting team within Finance and own the end-to-end close process across our global entity structure
- You'll manage a team of accounting professionals through monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while partnering with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Source-to-Pay to ensure accurate consolidated and statutory reporting
- This role carries broad scope, from maintaining international subsidiaries' parallel books under local GAAP to driving automation and process improvements that scale with a high-growth crypto business
- Own month-end and quarter-end close processes across global entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for Operating Expenses, Capitalized Software, and Operating Cash
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Source-to-Pay teams to ensure proper accounting treatment, accurate financial reporting, and timely resolution of intercompany and multi-entity issues
- Drive improvements to accounting systems, processes, and internal controls, including leading critical financial infrastructure projects such as vendor transitions, system integrations, and reporting automation
- Execute the preparation and review of global consolidated audit deliverables and international subsidiary statutory financial statements, including maintaining parallel books of account under local country GAAP
- Build and develop a high-performing accounting team by managing work deliverables, conducting detailed reviews, and fostering professional growth for junior team members
- Support 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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