Role in brief
Coinbase seeks an Assistant Controller to lead revenue recognition for its crypto products, ensuring compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15. This remote role involves managing month-end close processes, partnering with product teams on new launches, and scaling accounting frameworks. Ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a CPA, people management skills, and a background in financial institutions or fintech.
About the role
This role involves owning the entire revenue recognition process for complex crypto transactions, ensuring adherence to ASC 606 and IFRS 15 standards. You will lead the month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. A key aspect is partnering with various internal teams like Product, Engineering, Data, and Legal to define appropriate accounting treatments for new product launches before they go live.
The position requires building and scaling revenue accounting processes, internal controls, and SOX-compliant frameworks to support Coinbase's expansion. You will drive improvements in revenue systems and automation by leveraging blockchain data and modern tools to enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort. This includes supporting SEC reporting and providing analytical reviews and ad hoc financial analyses to inform leadership decisions.
Success in this role means not only ensuring compliance and efficient financial reporting but also strengthening the Revenue team through mentorship and cross-departmental collaboration. You will be responsible for developing junior team members and working closely with Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership to manage and evolve accounting processes within a fast-paced environment.
The base salary for this position ranges from $205,785 to $242,100 USD, with total compensation potentially including equity and bonus eligibility.
Skills that matter here
- ASC 606: This role requires ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards for complex crypto transactions.
- IFRS 15: The Assistant Controller must ensure adherence to international financial reporting standards for revenue.
- ERP systems: Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems is necessary for managing accounting workflows.
- NetSuite: Experience with NetSuite is a specific requirement for managing financial data and processes.
- SQL: SQL skills are needed to use data tools for streamlining reporting and reconciliation.
- SOX: The role involves implementing and monitoring SOX-compliant internal controls over revenue cycles.
Who this role suits
- A professional with over 13 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years specifically in revenue recognition.
- Someone with direct people management experience and a proven ability to mentor and develop accounting teams.
- A CPA who can interpret and apply complex accounting guidance to novel business models, particularly in digital assets.
- An individual who thrives in an intense environment and is comfortable with rapidly evolving industries like crypto.
From the employer
- Own end-to-end revenue recognition for complex crypto-native transactions, ensuring compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15 and company policies.
- Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for revenue, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, and Legal teams to determine proper revenue accounting treatment and operationalize transaction flows for new product launches before they go live.
- Build and scale revenue accounting processes, internal controls, and SOX-compliant frameworks to keep pace with Coinbase's growth.
- Drive improvements to revenue systems and automation by leveraging blockchain data and modern tooling to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.
- Strengthen the Revenue team through hands-on mentorship, cross-departmental collaboration, and development of junior team members.
- Support SEC reporting, board and senior management reporting by delivering monthly management reports, analytical reviews, and ad hoc financial analyses that inform leadership decisions.
- 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years directly focused on revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15) within a financial institution, fintech, or publicly traded technology company.
- Direct people management experience.
- CPA designation with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance to novel business models, particularly in digital assets or emerging industries.
- Hands-on experience implementing and monitoring SOX-compliant internal controls over revenue cycles at a publicly traded company.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and SQL, with experience using data tools to streamline reporting and reconciliation workflows.
- Track record of managing and developing accounting teams while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership.
- Familiarity with or interest in crypto protocols, DeFi concepts, blockchain technology, and the broader digital asset ecosystem.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
- Base salary range: $205,785—$242,100 USD.
- Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this position?
This is a fully remote position.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates should have 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years focused on revenue recognition, and direct people management experience.
What is the compensation range for this position?
The base salary range for this role is $205,785 to $242,100 USD, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonuses, and benefits.