Head of SEC Reporting at Coinbase

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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role will lead the Company’s Financial Reporting function and be an integral component of Finance’s risk management and reporting process, driving consistent application of accounting policy and financial reporting across the company. The successful candidate will combine a strong technical skill set with exceptional organizational skills in order to successfully lead quarterly and annual reporting cycles. Further, the candidate will have a positive attitude with a proven ability to thrive successfully in a fast paced multi-task oriented environment. This is a critical and high-profile position that will play a crucial role in financial reporting and other statutory and regulatory filings.

What You'll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties):

Lead the preparation of all quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements and quarterly statements of stockholders’ equity and preparation of disclosures.
Assist in coordinating the review and approval of quarterly and annual SEC filings by all relevant parties, including the Disclosure Committee, Audit and Compliance Committee, external auditors, and internal and external legal counsel.
Support Investor Relations through tie out and other quality assurance review of their externally published materials, and prepare and file the earnings release 8-K.
Prepare the accounting/finance portion of quarterly Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee decks and present at the Disclosure Committee meeting.
Lead the Maintain SEC reporting calendar and project manage the SEC reporting process to conform to this calendar, efficiently and effectively coordinating across teams.
Coordinate with accounting policy on new accounting standards issued by the FASB and accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC to determine the impact to the company’s disclosures, including writing position papers as needed.
Support management in completing special projects as assigned and be a financial reporting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives.
Responsible for the coaching, mentoring and management of the SEC reporting team, including across multiple time zones in a mostly asynchronous environment.
Ensure SEC reporting processes and disclosures represent best practices, recommending and assisting in the implementation of disclosure and process improvements as appropriate, including simplifying, standardizing, and streamline processes.
Perform financial reporting controls, including clear documentation of work/review performed.

What We Look For In You (ie. Job Requirements):

Strong accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC financial reporting standards.
Demonstrated ability to research complex and vague accounting and disclosure rules and clearly and efficiently document related conclusions.
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience. Current or recent senior-level SEC reporting experience is required.
Combination of private and public accounting experience strongly preferred.
CPA or similar designation required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior-most members of company leadership.
Excellent organization, project management, and analytical skills.
High level of enthusiasm and curiosity to grow your career in a dynamic and growing company.
High energy, positivity, endurance, and resiliency.
Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
Highest levels of integrity and work ethic.
Meticulous and impeccable attention to detail while also keeping in mind overall objectives.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels.
Experience performing and documenting controls over financial reporting.
Familiarity and experience with Workiva’s WDesk.

Nice to haves

Financial Institutions / Fintech background.
Prior technical accounting policy leadership experience.
Familiarity with NetSuite.

Job #: P71089

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits:

$216,300—$216,300 CAD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).

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AI Disclosure

For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.

For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.

The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com

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