Senior Accountant, Capital Markets

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase. At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. To achieve this, we are building the most trusted and comprehensive platform for institutions to participate in the crypto economy. We are seeking a very specific candidate: someone who is passionate about our mission, relishes the pressure of solving the industry's hardest problems, and actively seeks feedback to operate as part of a championship team. As a Senior Accountant on the Capital Markets Accounting team within Finance, you'll own the accounting and regulatory reporting foundation for Coinbase's registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Broker-Dealer entities. This team sits at the core of our expanding retail and institutional derivatives and brokerage businesses, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. You'll lead close processes, drive reporting to regulators and leadership, and strengthen the control environment as these entities scale. What you'll do: 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.