Coinbase

Assistant Controller, Prime Financing and Capital Markets

Coinbase

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$212,200 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERPOracle

About the role

  • Develop and maintain accounting processes for prime financing and capital markets, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and crypto-specific guidance (e.g., FASB ASU 2023-08).
  • Apply standards like ASC 815, ASC 860, and ASC 825 to activities such as crypto lending/borrowing, derivatives, and prime brokerage services.
  • Oversee accurate and timely recording of transactions, including interest, trading gains/losses, fees, and collateral movements.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for prime financing and capital markets.
  • Design and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls, addressing crypto-specific risks like custody, smart contracts, and private key management.
  • Work with Product, Risk, and Legal teams to assess accounting implications of new products and ensure proper system setup.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes using blockchain data and external tools.
  • Conduct P&L and balance sheet analysis, support audits, and stay updated on regulatory requirements impacting digital asset services.
  • Assist in preparing regulatory filings and disclosures for prime financing and capital markets.
  • Manage and mentor accounting teams, foster cross-department collaboration, and lead projects related to financial infrastructure and new product launches.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA designation required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 4-5 years specifically in prime brokerage, capital markets, or complex financial instruments accounting within a financial institution (e.g., investment bank, hedge fund, broker-dealer).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and apply accounting principles to novel crypto transactions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex accounting issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with SOX compliance within a financial services context.
  • Proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Google Suite skills.