M&A, Ventures and Accounting Policy Manager

📋 Description

• Lead financial due diligence on target companies, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessments, and identification of accounting exposures, off-balance-sheet items, and deal-relevant risks
• Own end-to-end purchase accounting for completed acquisitions under ASC 805, including purchase price allocation, intangible asset recognition, goodwill calculation, and measurement period adjustments
• Determine and apply the appropriate accounting treatment for strategic investments under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, including equity method and fair value option elections
• Maintain and update Coinbase's accounting policies, prepare technical accounting memos on new or evolving products and transactions, and bring analyses to closure with external auditors
• Draft original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and transaction-related disclosures for 10-Q/10-K, and ensure SOX controls related to business combinations, investments, and accounting policies are designed and operating effectively
• Partner with Product, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Controllership, and Corporate Development to provide accounting expertise for new product launches, complex transactions, and post-close integration

🎯 Requirements

• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience; CPA required
• Demonstrated breadth and depth of US GAAP knowledge, including M&A accounting (ASC 805), investment accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323), and consolidation (ASC 810)
• Proven experience leading financial due diligence, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessment, and identification of accounting risks across live deal processes
• Track record of managing external consultants and advisors across M&A workstreams, including scoping engagements, reviewing deliverables, and holding advisors to quality and timeline standards
• Proven ability to draft technical accounting memos and original financial statement disclosures that clearly communicate complex accounting conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

🎁 Benefits

• Remote-first culture with quarterly in-person surges
• Shape Coinbase accounting policies across new products
• Cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Tax, Product, and Controllership
• Disability accommodations and inclusive hiring practices
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits
• Access to AI pilot programs with human oversight