Assistant Controller, Global GL Operations

Coinbase

Assistant Controller leading Global GL Operations team at Coinbase, managing accounting processes and team development across global entities.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $201,365 - $236,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own month-end and quarter-end close processes across global entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for Operating Expenses, Capitalized Software, and Operating Cash.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Source-to-Pay teams to ensure proper accounting treatment, accurate financial reporting, and timely resolution of intercompany and multi-entity issues.
Drive improvements to accounting systems, processes, and internal controls, including leading critical financial infrastructure projects such as vendor transitions, system integrations, and reporting automation.
Execute the preparation and review of global consolidated audit deliverables and international subsidiary statutory financial statements, including maintaining parallel books of account under local country GAAP.
Build and develop a high-performing accounting team by managing work deliverables, conducting detailed reviews, and fostering professional growth for junior team members.
Support board and senior management reporting by delivering monthly management reports, analytical reviews, and ad hoc financial analyses that inform leadership decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA (or equivalent) with 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SaaS company experience.
Minimum 4+ years of direct team management and leadership, with demonstrated ability to develop junior staff and manage deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance, with hands-on experience leading monthly book close processes and preparing audit-ready deliverables.
Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that increased close efficiency, reduced errors, or improved reporting accuracy in a multi-entity environment.
Proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel, with working knowledge of data visualization or analytics tools.
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary varies by location (see range below)
Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility
Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesreconciliationsvariance analysisfinancial reportinginternal controlsaudit deliverablesGAAPSOX complianceprocess improvementsdata visualization

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationteam managementleadershipprofessional growthanalytical reviewscommunicationproblem-solvingwork deliverables managementmentoringdecision-making

Certifications

CPA