Head of SEC Reporting

About the Role

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s 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.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role will lead the Company’s Financial Reporting function and be an integral component of Finance’s risk management and reporting process, driving consistent application of accounting policy and financial reporting across the company. This is a critical and high‑profile position that will play a crucial role in financial reporting and other statutory and regulatory filings.

• 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 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 legal counsel.
• Support Investor Relations through tie‑out and 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 SEC reporting calendar and project‑manage the SEC reporting process to conform to this calendar, efficiently coordinating across teams.
• Coordinate with accounting policy on new accounting standards issued by the FASB and SEC guidance to determine the impact to the company’s 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.
• Coach, mentor and manage 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.
• Perform financial reporting controls, including clear documentation of work/review performed.

• Strong accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC financial reporting standards.
• Demonstrated ability to research complex and vague accounting and disclosure rules and clearly and efficiently document related conclusions.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience; current or recent senior‑level SEC reporting experience is required.
• Combination of private and public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior‑most members of company leadership.
• Excellent organization, project management, and analytical skills.
• High level of enthusiasm and curiosity to grow your career in a dynamic and growing company.
• High energy, positivity, endurance, and resiliency.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Highest levels of integrity and work ethic.
• Meticulous and impeccable attention to detail while also keeping in mind overall objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels.
• Experience performing and documenting controls over financial reporting.
• Familiarity and experience with Workiva’s WDesk.
• CPA or similar designation required.

• Financial Institutions / Fintech background.
• Prior technical accounting policy leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Net Suite.

Coinbase 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.

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