Assistant Controller, Revenue
Own end-to-end revenue recognition and month-end close for crypto products at Coinbase. Lead SOX-compliant controls, partner cross-functionally on new launches, and mentor the revenue accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end revenue recognition for complex crypto-native transactions, including spot trading fees, staking rewards, and institutional product lines, ensuring compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15 and company policies.
- Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for revenue, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, and Legal teams to determine proper revenue accounting treatment and operationalize transaction flows for new product launches before they go live.
- Build and scale revenue accounting processes, internal controls, and SOX-compliant frameworks to keep pace with Coinbase's growth.
- Drive improvements to revenue systems and automation by leveraging blockchain data and modern tooling to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.
- Strengthen the Revenue team through hands-on mentorship, cross-departmental collaboration, and development of junior team members.
- Support SEC reporting, board and senior management reporting by delivering monthly management reports, analytical reviews, and ad hoc financial analyses that inform leadership decisions.
Requirements
- 13+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years directly focused on revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15) within a financial institution, fintech, or publicly traded technology company.
- Direct people management experience.
- CPA designation with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance to novel business models, particularly in digital assets or emerging industries.
- Hands-on experience implementing and monitoring SOX-compliant internal controls over revenue cycles at a publicly traded company.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and SQL, with experience using data tools to streamline reporting and reconciliation workflows.
- Track record of managing and developing accounting teams while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Product, and Engineering leadership.
- Familiarity with or interest in crypto protocols, DeFi concepts, blockchain technology, and the broader digital asset ecosystem.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
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