Senior Accountant, Capital Markets

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30d • Hybrid

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. 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. 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 Senior 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.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field - CPA required
• Big 4 accounting experience
• FCM and/or broker dealer 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.
• Must have the ability to work EST hours to meet daily regulatory filing deadlines

Nice To Haves

• NFA Series 3 license
• Experience working at or with a publicly traded company
• Knowledge of SQL, Python or other programming languages
• Experience working in Netsuite, WinJammer, ION XTP, FloQast and G-Suite

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees