Remote-First M&A & Accounting Policy Lead

Coinbase; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,765 - 200,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Equity and bonus eligibility

401(k)

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking an M&A and Accounting Policy Manager to lead financial due diligence and end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions, under ASC 805. You will shape Coinbase's accounting policies, draft memos, and disclosures for quarterly and annual filings, partnering with Legal, Tax, and Controllership.

A CPA with 9+ years of experience in Big 4 and industry is required to drive policy and integration initiatives.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience.
• CPA required.
• Breadth and depth of US GAAP knowledge including M&A (ASC 805), investment accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323), and consolidation (ASC 810).
• Experience leading financial due diligence and managing external consultants across M&A workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence on target companies, including quality of earnings analysis and working capital assessments.
• Own end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions under ASC 805, including purchase price allocation and goodwill calculations.
• Drive accounting treatment for strategic investments under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, including equity method and fair value options.
• Draft technical accounting memos and original financial statement disclosures for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deliver MD&A and disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, ensuring SOX controls are effective.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Controllership, and Corporate Development on new product launches and post-close integration.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

M&A accounting

Financial due diligence

ASC 805

ASC 321/323/810

Technical accounting memos

Financial statement disclosures

Stakeholder communication

AI in accounting

Job description

Coinbase is seeking an M&A and Accounting Policy Manager to lead financial due diligence and end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions, under ASC 805. You will shape Coinbase's accounting policies, draft memos, and disclosures for quarterly and annual filings, partnering with Legal, Tax, and Controllership.

A CPA with 9+ years of experience in Big 4 and industry is required to drive policy and integration initiatives.