Associate Manager, Tax Information Reporting and Withholding

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About The Position

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? 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. The U.S. Withholding Tax Associate Manager will be an integral part of the Coinbase tax team, supporting the day-to-day operations of the U.S. withholding tax function, including backup withholding and nonresident alien (NRA) withholding. This role will focus on ensuring Coinbase's compliance with U.S. withholding tax requirements and collaborate cross-functionally with product, platform, and data teams to drive continuous process improvements. The Coinbase tax team ensures full compliance with tax obligations across all jurisdictions in which Coinbase operates, including building world-class tax protocols for digital asset transactions. We are passionate about tax and crypto, and we are seeking a candidate with a similar passion and collaborative mindset to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field
4-7+ years of experience in U.S. withholding tax, ideally with a bank, broker-dealer, large financial institution or multinational or Big 4
Strong technical knowledge of backup withholding (IRC Section 3406) and NRA withholding (IRC Sections 1441-1446)
Experience with U.S. withholding tax deposits, reconciliations, and filings (Form 945, Form 1042)
Familiarity with IRS notice processes, including B-notices and C-notices
Experience with withholding tax systems and tools
Experience with withholding tax system implementations or process automation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain withholding tax requirements to both tax and non-tax audiences
Strong attention to detail and process orientation
Collaborative mindset and positive attitude
Willingness to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analytics tools such as Snowflake, Looker, or similar platforms for withholding tax reconciliation and reporting
IRS withholding tax audit or examination experience
Basic knowledge of SQL for data extraction and analysis
Experience with withholding tax system implementations or process automation

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate application of backup withholding and NRA withholding rates on reportable transactions
Monitor and ensure timely withholding tax deposits in accordance with IRS requirements
Reconcile withholding tax liabilities and support preparation of Form 945 and Form 1042
Monitor withholding rate changes and coordinate system updates accordingly
Track and respond to IRS notices including B-notices, C-notices, and withholding tax assessments
Support withholding tax audits and tax authority requests
Research and analyze U.S. withholding tax developments and assess impact on Coinbase operations
Identify and implement improvements to withholding tax processes and procedures
Respond to inquiries from product, onboarding, and customer support teams regarding U.S. withholding tax requirements
Partner with product and data teams on system requirements and business rules for withholding tax processes
Support customer service teams through internal education and customer escalations related to withholding tax
Coordinate across departments including product, data analytics, onboarding, customer service, and communications