Senior Business Controller

Coinbase Careers Page • $140K — $164K *

US-AnywhereRemote in United States

Finance & Insurance

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

5+ years in finance, accounting, or related field with operational experience
Required Big 4 public accounting experience with technical accounting expertise
CPA or equivalent certification
Deep knowledge of crypto products from experience in a crypto exchange or fintech
Experience in the fintech industry with understanding of financial regulations
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders effectively
Strong communication skills with experience in audit-ready documentation
Familiarity with generative AI for driving business efficiency

Responsibilities

Lead prioritization meetings with business partners to assess product launch pipelines
Oversee the product launch review process, ensuring compliance and documentation adherence
Collaborate with finance and business teams to evaluate product strategies and finance requirements
Advise business partners in navigating the Finance organization
Work with engineering to enhance reporting capabilities and automate processes
Review accounting treatments for new products to ensure compliance with standards
Design and implement financial controls with process owners
Produce detailed financial documentation and executive updates

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Opportunity for equity in the company
Flexible remote work options
Professional development support

Full Job Description

The Business Controllers team serves as Finance's "One-DRI" (Directly Responsible Individual) for every product launch with financial impact at Coinbase. Acting as the central coordinator across accounting, tax, treasury, credit risk, and operations, the team ensures new products launch smoothly without compromising financial integrity, audit readiness, or regulatory compliance. As a Senior Business Controller, you'll drive cross-functional alignment and serve as a trusted finance partner as Coinbase continues to expand its product footprint.

What You'll Do

Own periodic prioritization meetings with Business Partners across Consumer, Institutional, Base, and Development to assess product launch pipelines and plan Finance support across workstreams
Drive a culture of quality and compliance by overseeing the end-to-end product launch review process, maintaining up-to-date Finance Requirements documentation, and ensuring all launch blockers have assigned DRIs and ETAs
Partner with finance stakeholders, business leads, and cross-functional teams to evaluate new product strategies, define finance requirements, and support timely implementation in a fast-paced environment
Serve as a trusted advisor to business partners, helping them navigate the Finance organization and scale operations with minimal friction
Collaborate with EAA and Finance Engineering teams to implement new reporting capabilities and automate processes where appropriate
Perform accounting treatment reviews for new products and strategies, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and internal policies
Partner with business and process owners to scope, design, and implement controls that address key financial risks and ensure ongoing operating effectiveness
Produce high-quality documentation including fund flow analyses, key risk summaries, and executive-level status updates

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field, with hands-on exposure to operational and accounting processes
Big 4 public accounting experience required, with a strong technical accounting background
CPA (or equivalent) required
Deep crypto product knowledge, preferably gained at a major crypto exchange or crypto-native fintech
Fintech industry experience with a solid understanding of the financial and regulatory landscape
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Proven ability to independently manage cross-functional workstreams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing audit-ready documentation and executive-level reporting
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Job ID: P77747

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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):

$140,080-$164,800 USD

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

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