M&A and Accounting Policy Manager

Overview

Serve as the primary accounting resource across the full M&A and investment transaction lifecycle, from financial due diligence and purchase accounting through post-close integration, while evolving Coinbase's accounting policies for new and emerging business activities. Reports to the Director of Reporting and Technical Accounting Policy.

What you'll do

• Lead financial due diligence on target companies, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessments, and identification of accounting exposures and deal-relevant risks
• Own end-to-end purchase accounting for completed acquisitions under ASC 805, including purchase price allocation, intangible asset recognition, goodwill calculation, and measurement period adjustments
• Drive the accounting treatment for strategic investments under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, including equity method and fair value option elections
• Shape and evolve Coinbase's accounting policies through technical accounting memos on new and emerging products, bringing each analysis to closure in partnership with external auditors
• Deliver original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and transaction-related disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, and ensure related SOX controls are designed and operating effectively
• Partner with Product, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Controllership, and Corporate Development to provide accounting expertise for new product launches, complex transactions, and post-close integration

What you'll need

• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
• CPA required
• Demonstrated breadth and depth of US GAAP knowledge, including M&A accounting (ASC 805), investment accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323), and consolidation (ASC 810)
• Proven experience leading financial due diligence, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessment, and identification of accounting risks across live deal processes
• Track record of managing external consultants and advisors across M&A workstreams, including scoping engagements, reviewing deliverables, and holding advisors to quality and timeline standards
• Proven ability to draft technical accounting memos and original financial statement disclosures that clearly communicate complex conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Details

• Location: Remote in the USA; remote-first, not remote-only, with quarterly in-person working sessions called "surges"
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $170,765 to $200,900 USD
• Total compensation may include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))