RIA Controller, Coinbase Asset Management
Coinbase
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Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated accounting professional to serve as the Controller for the recently acquired Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM) business. This business is a SEC registered investment advisor and is a premier institutional digital asset manager. This acquisition aligns with our long-term strategy to unlock further opportunities for institutions to participate in the crypto economy.
Reporting to the Global Corporate Controller, you will be responsible for leading the accounting and compliance activities for Coinbase Asset Management (“CBAM”). In this role you will partner with the business and act as an accounting advisor on compliance, technical accounting topics and provide other finance insights. The ideal candidate will possess a solid knowledge of US GAAP, compliance requirements for an SEC registered investment advisor and a working knowledge of fund accounting. The candidate will combine this with exceptional soft skills necessary to be successful in this role including: being able to manage through ambiguity, executing against tight deadlines, maintaining strong relationships with finance and business partners and able to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously, doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Manage accounting operations for CBAM including monthly close, account reconciliations and ensuring compliance with US GAAP
- Liaise with the fund controller to review and record management fees from funds under management and manage expense allocations in accordance with fund agreements
- Lead compliance activities as necessary based on the requirements for an SEC registered investment advisor
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial results presentations for CBAM management
- Analyze data against business drivers to identify trends / issues.
- Stay informed on industry pronouncements, emerging trends, and developments in accounting, SEC regulations, and fund accounting practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide accounting insights and recommendations.
- Prepare the annual US GAAP financial statements for CBAM and lead annual audit processes
- Partner with other members of the accounting team to implement new accounting standards, changes in accounting policies or to operationalize the accounting for new or modified products.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures in line with Coinbase global requirements and assist in the design and implementation of new controls and processes.
- Ensure the internal controls related to CBAM are designed, implemented and operating effectively for SOX compliance.
- Review new fund structures and assess accounting and SAB 121 implications, advising the business on how to optimize the accounting outcomes
- Streamline, automate, maintain & improve processes, systems and internal controls. Enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Controllership organization.
- Support management in completing special projects as assigned
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and COSO.
- Advanced knowledge of reporting and compliance requirements for an SEC registered investment advisor.
- Experience in fund accounting
- Experience in serving as a trusted finance and accounting advisor to business executives
- Ability to work cross-functionally to obtain all relevant facts, understand the business requirements, articulate the accounting requirements and communicate the conclusions reached.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills and attention to detail.
- A desire to work in a fast growing, exciting and agile business.
Nice to haves:
- Knowledge of blockchain technology and the crypto economy.
- Experience working in Netsuite, FloQast and G-Suite
Job #: P51255
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $144,500 to $170,000+ target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
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