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CoinbaseSenior Accountant
Coinbase is hiring a Senior Accountant to contribute to its mission of increasing economic freedom. The company operates as a remote-first organization, though employees gather periodically…
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Coinbase is hiring a Senior Accountant to contribute to its mission of increasing economic freedom. The company operates as a remote-first organization, though employees gather periodically for quarterly in-person sessions known as surges. This position suits professionals who thrive in an intense, fast-paced setting and prefer working independently across various international time zones. In this full-time role, the incumbent manages key aspects of financial closing periods, participates in regulatory submissions,…
Job Description
Coinbase is hiring a Senior Accountant to contribute to its mission of increasing economic freedom. The company operates as a remote-first organization, though employees gather periodically for quarterly in-person sessions known as surges. This position suits professionals who thrive in an intense, fast-paced setting and prefer working independently across various international time zones.
In this full-time role, the incumbent manages key aspects of financial closing periods, participates in regulatory submissions, and reinforces internal controls. The job also involves collaborating across departments to prepare for new business offerings, evaluating transaction flows, and driving operational scalability through technology and process enhancements. Candidates will handle financial reporting, risk identification, and audit support while applying generative AI responsibly to boost efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly and quarterly closing procedures including balance-sheet analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting
- Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports for VARA while maintaining control frameworks and audit trails
- Implement and strengthen SOX controls, manage documentation, and assist with internal and external audit requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners on upcoming product launches to ensure accounting and regulatory compliance
- Examine transaction pathways, legal entity effects, posting rules, and ledger structures for new products
- Find and execute process improvements and technology solutions to scale accounting workflows
- Detect financial, operational, and regulatory risks early and guide them toward resolution
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, controllership, fintech, financial services, digital assets, or capital markets
- Hands-on background in financial reporting, monthly closing cycles, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Practical experience with regulatory reporting, SOX compliance, control testing, or remediation
- Capability to analyze end-to-end transaction movements across ledgers, systems, and entities
- Proficiency in operating autonomously across multiple international time zones
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Professional credential such as a CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent designation
- Prior exposure to VARA regulations
- Familiarity with digital assets, derivatives, OmniLedger, ABOR, NetSuite, SQL, or financial analytics tools
- Experience utilizing generative AI responsibly to improve workflow quality and efficiency
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- Bonus eligibility
- Equity opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, Coinbase is a remote-first company, though employees are expected to meet quarterly for in-person working sessions called surges.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
What is the salary for this Senior Accountant role?
The annual base salary range listed in the posting is 410,000 AED to 410,000 AED, excluding bonus and equity.
Are there specific application limits for candidates?
Yes, applicants are restricted to a maximum of 3 applications within any 6-month period.
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