Senior Accounting Manager - On-Chain Finance & Regulation

RWA Signal; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 504,000 - 530,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is hiring an Accounting Manager for tokenized equities based in Abu Dhabi. You will own accounting policies, regulatory reporting, and controls for a regulated launch, coordinating with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and external auditors.

This is a senior IC role requiring experience with US GAAP/IFRS and regulator liaison. You will build reporting for issuer entity, ensure robust controls, and drive compliant financial operations across on-chain/off-chain systems while leveraging AI tools in

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CA, or similar strongly preferred.
• Strong accounting or finance experience in a regulated setting (capital markets, broker-dealer, exchange, custody, clearing, or digital assets).
• Experience working directly with a financial regulator — inquiries, exams, or filings.
• Proven ability to apply accounting rules to new or complex products.
• Experience building new finance processes for a new product, entity, or regulatory regime.
• A strong controls mindset and the ability to shape how systems are built before launch.
• Clear communication skills and comfort in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Familiarity with the FSRA and its regulatory framework and rulebook.
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build the accounting model from the ground up — token issuance, redemption, asset tracking, intercompany flows, close process.
• Own regulatory compliance and reporting to the FSRA for this business; liaise with regulator and ensure consistent rules.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Treasury, FP&A, and Finance Data for accurate, scalable flows.
• Sign off on funds flow, posting rules, account setup, ledger structure, reconciliations, and reporting before launch.
• Lead accounting analysis for new structures under US GAAP and IFRS, including dividends and balance sheet treatment.
• Build the reporting framework for the issuer entity, including IFRS financials and local filings.
• Set up a control environment for a regulated launch — audit trails, books, and data integrity across on-chain/off-chain systems.
• Identify accounting, controls, and reporting risks, assign owners and plans.

Skills

Accounting/Finance expertise

Regulated environment experience

Regulator interaction

Strong communication

AI tooling in workflows

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Coinbase is hiring an Accounting Manager for tokenized equities based in Abu Dhabi. You will own accounting policies, regulatory reporting, and controls for a regulated launch, coordinating with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and external auditors.

This is a senior IC role requiring experience with US GAAP/IFRS and regulator liaison. You will build reporting for issuer entity, ensure robust controls, and drive compliant financial operations across on-chain/off-chain systems while leveraging AI tools in