M&A and Accounting Policy Manager

Coinbase Careers Page • $170K — $200K *

US-AnywhereRemote in United States

Finance & Insurance

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 and industry roles; CPA required
Strong understanding of US GAAP, including M&A (ASC 805) and investment accounting (ASC 321 and ASC 323)
Experience in leading financial due diligence and assessing accounting risks in live deal processes
Proven ability to manage external consultants and advisors across M&A workstreams
Experience drafting technical memos and financial disclosures for diverse audiences
Expertise in utilizing generative AI for workflow efficiency while ensuring human oversight

Responsibilities

Lead financial due diligence on target companies, assessing quality of earnings and identifying risks
Manage end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions under ASC 805
Drive the accounting treatment for strategic investments, applying ASC 321 and ASC 323
Shape Coinbase’s accounting policies through technical memos and analyses
Prepare transaction-related disclosures for SEC filings, ensuring compliance with SOX
Collaborate with various teams to provide accounting expertise for new launches and integrations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Remote work flexibility
Equity and bonus eligibility

Full Job Description

As an M&A and Accounting Policy Manager on Coinbase's Accounting team, you'll serve as the primary accounting resource across the full M&A and investment transaction lifecycle - from financial due diligence and purchase accounting through post-close integration. Reporting to the Director of Reporting and Technical Accounting Policy, you'll also evolve Coinbase's accounting policies across new and emerging business activities, applying deep US GAAP expertise in partnership with Legal, Corporate Development, Tax, and Controllership.

What you'll do:

Lead financial due diligence on target companies, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessments, and identification of accounting exposures and deal-relevant risks
Own end-to-end purchase accounting for completed acquisitions under ASC 805, including purchase price allocation, intangible asset recognition, goodwill calculation, and measurement period adjustments
Drive the accounting treatment for strategic investments under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, including equity method and fair value option elections
Shape and evolve Coinbase's accounting policies through technical accounting memos on new and emerging products, bringing each analysis to closure in partnership with external auditors
Deliver original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and transaction-related disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, and ensure related SOX controls are designed and operating effectively
Partner with Product, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Controllership, and Corporate Development to provide accounting expertise for new product launches, complex transactions, and post-close integration

Required Skills and Experience:

9+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience; CPA required
Demonstrated breadth and depth of US GAAP knowledge, including M&A accounting (ASC 805), investment accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323), and consolidation (ASC 810)
Proven experience leading financial due diligence, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessment, and identification of accounting risks across live deal processes
Track record of managing external consultants and advisors across M&A workstreams, including scoping engagements, reviewing deliverables, and holding advisors to quality and timeline standards
Proven ability to draft technical accounting memos and original financial statement disclosures that clearly communicate complex conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

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Job ID: P77060

Pay Transparency Notice:Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$170,765-$200,900 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

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