Senior Accountant, Capital Markets

<div class="content-intro"><p>Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coinbase.com/?utm_campaign=mt_o_m_w_m_m__coi_0_jd-onchain&amp;utm_source=coinbase">Coinbase</a>, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coinbase.com/careers">learn more about working at Coinbase</a>.</p></div><p>At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. To achieve this, we are building the most trusted and comprehensive platform for institutions to participate in the crypto economy. We are seeking a very specific candidate: someone who is passionate about our mission, relishes the pressure of solving the industry's hardest problems, and actively seeks feedback to operate as part of a championship team.</p> <p>As a Senior Accountant on the Capital Markets Accounting team within Finance, you'll own the accounting and regulatory reporting foundation for Coinbase's registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Broker-Dealer entities. This team sits at the core of our expanding retail and institutional derivatives and brokerage businesses, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. You'll lead close processes, drive reporting to regulators and leadership, and strengthen the control environment as these entities scale.</p> <div id="D0AV1V0GT9T-1780936933.597589-thread-list-Thread_1780943429.599629"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div><br><strong>What you'll do:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Own all aspects of monthly accounting close for the FCM and Broker-Dealer entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and quarterly/annual financial results.</li> <li>Drive timely submission of all required regulatory reporting to the CFTC, NFA, and other applicable agencies, ensuring daily filing deadlines are met.</li> <li>Lead internal and external audit processes for the registered FCM and Broker-Dealer entities, coordinating evidence requests and managing audit timelines.</li> <li>Execute and maintain internal controls over compliance, regulatory reporting, and accounting policies and procedures.</li> <li>Partner with product, engineering, operations, and legal teams to drive accounting readiness for new product launches and evolving business requirements.</li> <li>Strengthen daily monitoring of entity liquidity and capital requirements, escalating material issues to stakeholders promptly.</li> </ul> <div><strong>Required Skills and Experience:</strong></div> <ul> <li>BA/BS in Accounting or related field with active CPA certification.</li> <li>5-7 years of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or industry experience within brokerage, FCM, or other regulated financial services organizations.</li> <li>Working knowledge of FINRA/SEC broker-dealer rules, CFTC/NFA regulations for registered FCMs, and relevant accounting guidance including ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) and 17 CFR 1.20 (customer fund protection).</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing regulatory filings, audit cycles, and multiple concurrent reporting deadlines in a compliance-driven environment.</li> <li>Ability to work EST hours to meet daily regulatory filing deadlines.</li> <li>Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>PID: P75155</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong>Pay Transparency Notice:</strong><strong><em> </em></strong>Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="title">Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$130,900</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$154,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><ul> <li style="font-style: italic; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><strong>Application Limit: </strong>Candidates may submit a maximum of 4 applications per 30-day period.</em></span></li> <li style="font-style: italic; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer: </strong>Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.</em></span></li> <li style="font-style: italic; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><strong>US Applicants: </strong>View<a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf"> Employee Rights</a>,<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf"> Know Your Rights</a>, and<a href="https://static-assets.coinbase.com/e-verify.pdf"> E-Verify</a> Notice of Participation.</em></span></li> <li style="font-style: italic; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><strong>Accommodations: </strong>If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com.&nbsp;Need screen reading technology?<a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/screen-reader/kgejglhpjiefppelpmljglcjbhoiplfn"> Click here</a> to download a free compatible screen reader and view the<a href="http://www.chromevox.com/tutorial/"><strong> </strong>tutorial</a>.</em></span></li> <li style="font-style: italic; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><strong>Data Privacy &amp; Arbitration: </strong>By submitting your application, you agree to our<a href="https://www.coinbase.com/legal/applicant_privacy_notice"> Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to<a href="https://www.coinbase.com/legal/application-arbitration-agreement"> Arbitration of Disputes</a>.<br></em></span></li> <li style="font-style: italic; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em><strong>AI Disclosure: </strong>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.&nbsp; 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. Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment.</em></span></li> </ul></div>