Assistant Controller, Revenue

Rozgoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 206,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking an Assistant Controller, Revenue to own all aspects of revenue recognition for a broad crypto product suite. You will guide ASC 606/IFRS 15 application, drive month-end close, and partner with Product, Engineering, and Legal on new launches.

You will build scalable controls and mentor the revenue team in a fast-growing fintech environment. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong ERP/SQL skills, and the ability to implement robust internal controls and automation to

Qualifications

• 13+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15).
• Direct people management experience.
• CPA designation with ability to apply complex guidance to crypto/digital assets.
• Hands-on experience implementing and monitoring SOX controls over revenue cycles at a public company.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and SQL; data tooling for reporting.
• Track record of building and mentoring accounting teams and partnering with Finance, Product and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end revenue recognition for crypto-native transactions under ASC 606/IFRS 15.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for revenue and related reporting.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, and Legal on revenue accounting for new launches.
• Build and scale revenue accounting processes, internal controls, and SOX framework.
• Drive improvements to revenue systems and automation using blockchain data.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Revenue recognition

People management

CPA designation

SOX controls

ERP systems

SQL

Cross-functional partnership

Crypto familiarity

AI-assisted workflows

Education

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

SQL

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it's a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called "surges." Learn more about working at Coinbase.

As the Assistant Controller, Revenue, you'll join Coinbase's Accounting team within Finance to own all aspects of revenue recognition across a complex and rapidly expanding suite of crypto products. This team ensures the accuracy and integrity of Coinbase's financial reporting as we scale new offerings globally. You'll lead the application of ASC 606/IFRS 15 to crypto-native transactions, build the scalable processes and controls that support our growth, and serve as the go-to technical accounting resource for revenue across Product, Engineering, and Legal.

What you'll do:

• Own end-to-end revenue recognition for complex crypto-native transactions, including spot trading fees, staking rewards, and institutional product lines, ensuring compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15 and company policies.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for revenue, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, and Legal teams to determine proper revenue accounting treatment for new product launches before they go live.
• Build and scale revenue accounting processes, internal controls, and SOX-compliant frameworks to keep pace with Coinbase's growth.
• Drive improvements to revenue systems and automation by leveraging blockchain data and modern tooling to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.
• Strengthen the Revenue team through hands-on mentorship, cross-departmental collaboration, and development of junior team members.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years directly focused on revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15) within a financial institution, fintech, or publicly traded technology company.
• Direct people management experience
• CPA designation with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance to novel business models, particularly in digital assets or emerging industries.
• Hands-on experience implementing and monitoring SOX-compliant internal controls over revenue cycles at a publicly traded company.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and SQL, with experience using data tools to streamline reporting and reconciliation workflows.
• Track record of managing and developing accounting teams while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership.
• Familiarity with crypto protocols, DeFi concepts, blockchain technology, and the broader digital asset ecosystem.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Job #: P76430

Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $205,785 – $242,100 USD

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)