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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
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As a Senior Accountant within our UK Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling Coinbase’s presence in the UK and wider EMEA region. This is a high-impact position designed for a versatile finance professional who can navigate the complexities of a regulated fintech environment while driving long-term efficiency through automation.
Reporting into the UK Finance organization, you will serve as a key partner to the UK Head of Finance, managing everything from month-end close and UK IFRS reporting to regulatory safeguarding responsibilities. You will be operationally focused, collaborating with cross-functional teams in the US, EMEA, and India to operationalize new business areas and review upcoming product launches.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures over platform accounting activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to operationalize new areas of the business to facilitate streamlined accounting transactions as assigned
- Analyze data against business drivers to identify trends / issues
- Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility
- Maintain up-to-date process documentation and procedures as assigned
- Contribute to automation and efficiency initiatives to streamline reconciliations
- Assist on preparation and/or review of month‑end and quarter‑end close, own UK IFRS books of accounts and reconciliations, maintain major accounting policies, and adjust financial statements as required.
- Oversee the monthly US GAAP to local IFRS accounting adjustments.
- Supporting regulatory reporting requirements.
- Monitor and oversee outsourced finance services, ensuring performance meets agreed SLAs/KPIs.
- Supporting the Global finance function as part of the month end close cycle.
- Support ad hoc financial information requests from the UK Head of Finance and other stakeholders as required.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 5+ years working in public accounting or in the fintech/financial services industries preferred.
- Experience working in a regulated environment.
- BA/BS in Accounting or related field, or ACCA/ACA preferred
- Basic knowledge/understanding of payment systems and cash reconciliation processes at a large financial institution
- Basic knowledge of blockchain technology and the crypto economy
- Possess excellent analytical skills business partnering, problem solving and prioritization skills
- Able to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong work ethic and team player
Nice to haves:
- Experience working in Netsuite, FloQast and G-Suite.
- Basic knowledge of SQL and experience working with Snowflake, Looker or similar analytics tools.
- Basic knowledge of Client Asset Safeguarding.
Job #: P75543
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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AI Disclosure
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
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