Accountant, Coinbase

• Possesses 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry, including required experience within brokerage, asset management, investment advisory, or other regulated financial services organizations
• BA/BS in Accounting or related field
• Must have the ability to work EST hours to meet daily regulatory filing deadlines
• CPA strongly preferred
• Big 4 accounting experience
• Brokerage accounting experience
• Familiarity with FINRA/SEC broker dealer rules and regulations
• Familiarity with Futures Exchange / CFTC / NFA Rules and Regulations as they apply to a registered Futures Commission Merchant
• Familiarity with accounting guidance related to Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815) and customer fund protection guidance related to FCM futures clients (17 CFR 1.20)
• Knowledgeable about investments with an interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
• Expert project management skills and ability to support numerous projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively with team members and business stakeholders, and promptly escalate material issues to internal stakeholders as required
• Exhibit solid analytical thinking, ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human‑in‑the‑loop practices to deliver business‑ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality

Desirable

• The Capital Markets Accounting team sits at the core of our expanding retail and institutional businesses, providing the accounting foundation for our rapidly growing Futures Commission Merchant and Broker-Dealer
• We are seeking a Staff Accountant to drive finance and accounting processes, support new product launches, and ensure regulatory compliance, collaborating closely with leaders across product, engineering, operations, and legal teams
• Supporting timely submission of all required reporting to the CFTC, NFA and other regulatory agencies
• Supporting all aspects of monthly accounting close activities related to the FCM and Broker Dealer entities
• Driving preparation of monthly financial statements and quarterly/annual financial results
• Supporting all internal and external audits for the registered FCM and Broker Dealer entities
• Supporting execution of internal controls over compliance, regulatory reporting and accounting policies and procedures
• Monitoring the entities daily liquidity and capital requirements