M&A and Accounting Policy Manager

Coinbase

M&A and Accounting Policy Manager managing the full M&A transaction lifecycle at Coinbase. Ensuring accounting policy evolution and compliance with US GAAP standards.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,765 - $200,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial due diligence, M&A accounting, and US GAAP compliance, with a strong ability to draft technical accounting memos and disclosures. Proven track record in managing cross-functional partnerships and external consultants to ensure high-quality financial reporting and compliance.

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Financial Due DiligenceM&A Accounting (ASC 805)Investment Accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323)US GAAP KnowledgeCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Quality Of Earnings AnalysisWorking Capital AssessmentPurchase AccountingGoodwill CalculationTechnical Accounting MemosFootnote DisclosuresSOX ControlsIntangible Asset RecognitionEquity Method ElectionsFair Value Option Elections

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationLeadershipProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Generative AI

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingAccounting PoliciesTransaction-Related DisclosuresExternal AuditorsPost-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 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

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 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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