M&A, Ventures and Accounting Policy Manager

Coinbase

M&A and Accounting Policy Manager at Coinbase leading financial due diligence and investment accounting. Partnering with cross-functional teams to evolve accounting policies in a fast-moving environment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,765 - $200,900 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

financial due diligencequality of earnings analysisworking capital assessmentpurchase accountingASC 805ASC 321ASC 323ASC 810technical accounting memosfinancial statement disclosures

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproject managementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailstakeholder managementoversightcross-functional teamwork

Tools & Technologies

SOX controlsgenerative AI

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

US GAAPM&A accountinginvestment accountingconsolidationfootnote disclosures10-Q filings10-K filingsaccounting policiesbusiness combinationspost-close integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
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401(k)