Head of SEC Reporting

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its 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, were 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 companys hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isnt for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, theres 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.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role will lead the Companys Financial Reporting function and be an integral component of Finances risk management and reporting process, driving consistent application of accounting policy and financial reporting across the company. The successful candidate will combine a strong technical skill set with exceptional organizational skills in order to successfully lead quarterly and annual reporting cycles.  Further, the candidate will have a positive attitude with a proven ability to thrive successfully in a fast paced multi-task oriented environment. This is a critical and high-profile position that will play a crucial role in financial reporting and other statutory and regulatory filings.

What You'll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties)

• Lead the preparation of all  quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements and quarterly statements of stockholders equity and preparation  of disclosures.
• Assist in coordinating the review and approval of quarterly and annual SEC filings by all relevant parties, including the Disclosure Committee, Audit and Compliance Committee, external auditors, and internal and external legal counsel.
• Support Investor Relations through tie out and other quality assurance review of their externally published materials, and prepare and file the earnings release 8-K.
• Prepare the accounting / finance portion of quarterly Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee decks and present at the Disclosure Committee meeting.
• Lead the Maintain SEC reporting calendar and project manage the SEC reporting process to conform to this calendar, efficiently and effectively coordinating across teams.
• Coordinate with accounting policy on new accounting standards issued by the FASB and accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC to determine the impact to the companys disclosures, including writing position papers as needed.
• Support management in completing special projects as assigned and be a financial reporting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives.
• Responsible for the coaching, mentoring and management of the SEC reporting team, including across multiple time zones in a mostly asynchronous environment.
• Ensure SEC reporting processes and disclosures represent best practices, recommending and assisting in the implementation of disclosure and process improvements as appropriate, including simplifying, standardizing, and streamline processes.
• Perform financial reporting controls, including clear documentation of work / review performed.

What We Look For In You (ie. Job Requirements) :

Nice to haves

Job # : P71089

Pay Transparency Notice : Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range :

$201,365 $236,900 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.  For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here .  Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program  in certain locations, as required by law.

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