Analyst, Business Controller

About the role

In this role, you will partner with finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams to assess new trade strategies and coordinate their implementation across different departments. Your contributions will help streamline product launches and ensure that all relevant parties are informed throughout the process.

You will also be responsible for documenting fund flows and key financial risks, while implementing financial controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. Your work will involve collaboration with external vendors and IT partners to automate processes and enhance efficiency in Coinbase's expanding product portfolio.

The salary range for this position is between $98,000 and $162,000, with additional compensation potential including equity and bonuses.

Skills that matter here

• finance: This role requires a strong background in finance to evaluate trade strategies and implement financial controls.
• accounting: Accountability for documenting fund flows and accounting decisions is crucial in this position.
• controllership: Experience in controllership is important for ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness.
• crypto exchanges: Direct exposure to crypto exchanges is necessary to navigate the unique financial landscape.
• generative AI: Utilizing generative AI responsibly will help improve workflow efficiency.
• Big 4 accounting: Experience in Big 4 accounting is preferred for a solid foundation in technical accounting.

Who this role suits

• Candidates should have a strong background in finance or accounting with at least five years of experience.
• Those who thrive in collaborative environments and can coordinate across multiple teams will do well.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management is essential.
• Individuals who maintain a focus on compliance and operational effectiveness will find success.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Partner with finance stakeholders, business leads, and cross-functional teams to evaluate new trade strategies, determine finance requirements, and coordinate implementation across accounting, tax, treasury, and operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business by navigating the Finance organization on their behalf, reducing friction in product launches, and ensuring the right stakeholders are informed and consulted at each stage.
• Produce high-quality documentation of fund flows, key financial risks, and accounting treatment decisions, and deliver regular status updates to executive management.
• Scope, design, and implement financial controls in partnership with business and process owners to address key risks and ensure operating effectiveness for audit and regulatory readiness.
• Collaborate with external vendors and IT partners to automate manual processes and build scalable workflows that support Coinbase's growing product portfolio.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or controllership, with direct exposure to crypto exchanges, fintech, or financial services product operations.
• CPA certification (or in progress) with a foundation in technical accounting, preferably including Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functionally across accounting, tax, legal, treasury, and operations teams to drive product launches from scoping through go-live.
• Demonstrated experience scoping and implementing financial controls to address key risks in new or evolving business processes, including documenting fund flows and accounting treatment decisions.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

What Coinbase Offers:

• Competitive salary range of $98K-$162K.
• Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).