Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coinbase is a company focused on increasing economic freedom through its innovative onchain platform. They are seeking a Head of SEC Reporting to lead the financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements while managing the SEC reporting process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of all quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements and quarterly statements of stockholders’ equity and preparation of disclosures
• Assist in coordinating the review and approval of quarterly and annual SEC filings by all relevant parties, including the Disclosure Committee, Audit and Compliance Committee, external auditors, and internal and external legal counsel
• Support Investor Relations through tie out and other quality assurance review of their externally published materials, and prepare and file the earnings release 8-K
• Prepare the accounting/finance portion of quarterly Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee decks and present at the Disclosure Committee meeting
• Lead the Maintain SEC reporting calendar and project manage the SEC reporting process to conform to this calendar, efficiently and effectively coordinating across teams
• Coordinate with accounting policy on new accounting standards issued by the FASB and accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC to determine the impact to the company’s disclosures, including writing position papers as needed
• Support management in completing special projects as assigned and be a financial reporting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives
• Responsible for the coaching, mentoring and management of the SEC reporting team, including across multiple time zones in a mostly asynchronous environment
• Ensure SEC reporting processes and disclosures represent best practices, recommending and assisting in the implementation of disclosure and process improvements as appropriate, including simplifying, standardizing, and streamline processes
• Perform financial reporting controls, including clear documentation of work/review performed

Skills

• Strong accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC financial reporting standards
• Demonstrated ability to research complex and vague accounting and disclosure rules and clearly and efficiently document related conclusions
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience. Current or recent senior-level SEC reporting experience is required
• Combination of private and public accounting experience strongly preferred
• CPA or similar designation required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior-most members of company leadership
• Excellent organization, project management, and analytical skills
• High level of enthusiasm and curiosity to grow your career in a dynamic and growing company
• High energy, positivity, endurance, and resiliency
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Highest levels of integrity and work ethic
• Meticulous and impeccable attention to detail while also keeping in mind overall objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels
• Experience performing and documenting controls over financial reporting
• Familiarity and experience with Workiva's WDesk
• Financial Institutions / Fintech background
• Prior technical accounting policy leadership experience
• Familiarity with NetSuite

Benefits

• Target bonus
• Target equity
• Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))

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