# M&A, Ventures and Accounting Policy Manager

**Company:** [Coinbase](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/coinbase)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $171k – $201k/yr
**Experience:** 9+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, Asc 805, Asc 321, Asc 323, Asc 810, Financial Due Diligence, Quality Of Earnings Analysis, Purchase Accounting, Technical Accounting Memos, Sox Controls
**Posted:** 2026-06-09

> Lead M&A financial due diligence, purchase accounting (ASC 805), and investment accounting (ASC 321/323/810) while maintaining accounting policies and drafting SEC disclosures. Requires 9+ years accounting experience, CPA, and Big 4 background.

## Job Description

## What you'll do:
- Lead financial due diligence on target companies, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessments, and identification of accounting exposures, off-balance-sheet items, and deal-relevant risks
- Own end-to-end purchase accounting for completed acquisitions under ASC 805, including purchase price allocation, intangible asset recognition, goodwill calculation, and measurement period adjustments
- Determine and apply the appropriate accounting treatment for strategic investments under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, including equity method and fair value option elections
- Maintain and update Coinbase's accounting policies, prepare technical accounting memos on new or evolving products and transactions, and bring each analysis to closure in partnership with external auditors
- Draft original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and transaction-related disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, and ensure SOX controls related to business combinations, investments, and accounting policies are designed and operating effectively
- Partner with Product, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Controllership, and Corporate Development to provide accounting expertise for new product launches, complex transactions, and post-close integration

## Required Skills and Experience:
- 9+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience; CPA required
- Demonstrated breadth and depth of US GAAP knowledge, including M&A accounting (ASC 805), investment accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323), and consolidation (ASC 810)
- Proven experience leading financial due diligence, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessment, and identification of accounting risks across live deal processes
- Track record of managing external consultants and advisors across M&A workstreams, including scoping engagements, reviewing deliverables, and holding advisors to quality and timeline standards
- Proven ability to draft technical accounting memos and original financial statement disclosures that clearly communicate complex accounting conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders at all organizational levels
- 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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