Senior Accountant, Capital Markets

About the role

The Senior Accountant on the Capital Markets Accounting team within Finance at Coinbase is responsible for the accounting and regulatory reporting foundation for Coinbase's registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Broker-Dealer entities. This role is critical to the financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness of these entities as they scale.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of monthly accounting close for the FCM and Broker-Dealer entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and quarterly/annual financial results.
• Drive timely submission of all required regulatory reporting to the CFTC, NFA, and other applicable agencies, ensuring daily filing deadlines are met.
• Lead internal and external audit processes for the registered FCM and Broker-Dealer entities, coordinating evidence requests and managing audit timelines.
• Execute and maintain internal controls over compliance, regulatory reporting, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with product, engineering, operations, and legal teams to drive accounting readiness for new product launches and evolving business requirements.
• Strengthen daily monitoring of entity liquidity and capital requirements, escalating material issues to stakeholders promptly.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field with active CPA certification.
• 5-7 years of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or industry experience within brokerage, FCM, or other regulated financial services organizations.
• Working knowledge of FINRA/SEC broker-dealer rules, CFTC/NFA regulations for registered FCMs, and relevant accounting guidance including ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) and 17 CFR 1.20 (customer fund protection).
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory filings, audit cycles, and multiple concurrent reporting deadlines in a compliance-driven environment.
• Able to work EST hours to meet daily regulatory filing deadlines.

Skills

• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Benefits

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

Pay

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $130,900 USD - $154,000 USD

Schedule

Remote-first, but not remote-only. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.”