M&A, Ventures and Accounting Policy Manager

Job Summary

As an M&A and Accounting Policy Manager on Coinbase's Accounting team, you will be the primary accounting resource across the full M&A and investment transaction lifecycle—from financial due diligence and purchase accounting through post‑close integration and ongoing investment accounting. Reporting to the Director of Reporting and Technical Accounting Policy, you will maintain and evolve Coinbase's accounting policies for new and emerging business activities and apply deep US GAAP expertise to complex transactions and new products in partnership with Legal, Corporate Development, Tax, and Controllership.

• 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 each analysis to closure with external auditors.
• Draft original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and transaction‑related disclosures for 10‑Q and 10‑K filings, 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.

• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience with a 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 work streams, 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.

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $170,765 USD – $200,900 USD.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and possible equity and bonus eligibility.

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