M&A and Accounting Policy Manager
Serve as primary accounting lead for Coinbase's full M&A and investment transaction lifecycle, from due diligence and purchase accounting to post-close integration and policy development. Requires 9+ years experience, CPA, deep US GAAP expertise in ASC 805/321/323/810, and proven due diligence and technical memo skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead financial due diligence on target companies, including quality of earnings analysis, working capital assessments, and identification of accounting exposures 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.
- Drive the accounting treatment for strategic investments under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, including equity method and fair value option elections.
- Shape and evolve Coinbase's accounting policies through technical accounting memos on new and emerging products, bringing each analysis to closure in partnership with external auditors.
- Deliver original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and transaction-related disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K filings, and ensure related SOX controls 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.
Requirements
- 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 conclusions to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Skills
US GAAP, Asc 805, Asc 321, Asc 323, Asc 810, Financial Due Diligence, Quality Of Earnings, Purchase Accounting, Technical Accounting Memos, Financial Statement Disclosures, Sox Controls, CPA
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