[Remote] Technical Accounting Policy Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coinbase is hiring a Technical Accounting Policy Manager to shape accounting policies for new crypto products, complex transactions, and emerging accounting matters. The role develops accounting analyses and conclusions, supports strategic transactions and financial disclosures, and partners with teams across Finance, Legal, Tax, Product, and Controllership.

Responsibilities

• Shape Coinbase’s accounting policies for new products and complex transactions; write technical accounting memos and bring conclusions to closure with external auditors
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance and business developments, assess their impact on Coinbase, and recommend practical, risk-aware accounting conclusions
• Lead accounting analyses for strategic investments and other complex transactions under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, including equity-method, fair-value, and consolidation considerations
• Support M&A and other strategic transactions by coordinating accounting diligence, evaluating deal terms, and advising on purchase accounting under ASC 805 when applicable
• Deliver original footnote, MD&A, and transaction-related disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, and help ensure related SOX controls are designed and operating effectively
• Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Product, and Controllership to support new product launches, strategic initiatives, and post-close integration activities
• Manage external advisors as needed, including scoping engagements, reviewing deliverables, and maintaining quality and timeline accountability

Skills

• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and industry; CPA required
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, including direct experience with technical accounting, investment accounting, consolidation, and business combinations
• Experience analyzing complex transactions and translating business arrangements into clear accounting conclusions
• Experience drafting technical accounting memos and original financial statement disclosures, and communicating complex conclusions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience managing external consultants or advisors and holding them to clear quality and timeline standards
• Strong judgment, organization, and ability to manage competing reporting, policy, and strategic initiative deadlines in an evolving business
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
• Big 4 experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Equity and bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Remote-first, but not remote-only; quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges.”

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