Accounting Manager, Prime Financing

About the role

In this role, you will lead the accounting function for Coinbase's Prime Financing, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. You will be responsible for the review and approval of financial entries, reconciliations, and documentation, as well as building scalable financial processes and controls.

Success in this position requires strong leadership and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights on accounting practices and regulatory requirements. You will also drive the implementation of new controls and processes to support the growth of the business.

The base salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $125,000, depending on location and experience.

Skills that matter here

• CPA: A CPA designation is essential for overseeing complex accounting functions.
• NetSuite: Experience with NetSuite is necessary for streamlining financial workflows.
• FloQast: Proficiency in FloQast helps in managing the monthly close process.
• Google Suite: Google Suite is utilized for various collaborative tasks in financial reporting.
• financial processes: This role involves building and automating financial processes to enhance efficiency.
• internal controls: You will design and implement internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with over nine years of progressive accounting experience in fintech or financial services.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable meeting tight deadlines.
• A leader who has experience managing teams through complex financial close cycles.
• An individual who is proactive in identifying gaps and recommending improvements in accounting processes.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Own the review and approval of monthly financing accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness through each close cycle.
• Build scalable, automated financial processes and controls for the prime financing function, including drafting standard operating procedures that reduce manual effort and support SOX compliance.
• Lead your team through the monthly financial close, quarterly reporting, and annual audit processes, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are audit-ready.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide accounting insights on SEC regulations and lending practices, translating regulatory developments into actionable accounting guidance.
• Drive the design and implementation of new controls and processes for platform and brokerage accounting activities, identifying gaps and recommending improvements that keep pace with business growth.

Required Skills and Experience:

• CPA designation with 9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry roles in fintech or financial services.
• Direct experience with financing, lending, or prime brokerage accounting at a publicly traded company, including familiarity with SEC reporting requirements.
• Proven track record of building accounting processes and internal controls from the ground up, including designing SOPs and implementing automation that reduced close timelines or error rates.
• Experience managing or leading a team through monthly close cycles and quarterly/annual reporting, with demonstrated ability to meet tight regulatory deadlines.
• Working proficiency in NetSuite, FloQast, and Google Suite, with the ability to leverage these tools to streamline close and reporting workflows.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

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): $166,345 — $195,700 USD.