Accountant, Capital Markets

Full Time

New York City, NYPosted 13 days ago

Role Overview

Coinbase is hiring a Accountant, Capital Markets. This is a full-time role in New York City. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. To achieve this, we are building the most trusted and comprehensive platform for clients to participate in the crypto economy. We are seeking a very specific candidate: someone who is passionate about our mission, relishes the pressure of solving the industry's hardest problems, and actively seeks feedback to operate as part of a championship team.

The Capital Markets Accounting team sits at the center of Coinbase's expanding retail and institutional businesses, providing the accounting foundation for our registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and Broker-Dealer entities. As an Accountant, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while supporting some of Coinbase's fastest-growing businesses.
This is a highly collaborative role where you'll partner with Accounting, Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Compliance to support new product launches, strengthen financial processes, and help scale the infrastructure behind Coinbase's capital markets platform.

What you'll do

Support the monthly close for Coinbase's FCM and Broker-Dealer entities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and quarterly and annual reporting.
Prepare and submit regulatory filings to the CFTC, NFA, and other applicable regulators, ensuring accurate and timely execution of daily, monthly, and annual reporting requirements.
Support internal and external audits by coordinating documentation, responding to audit requests, and partnering with cross-functional teams.
Execute and maintain internal controls over accounting, regulatory reporting, and compliance processes.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Compliance to support accounting readiness for new product launches and evolving business initiatives.
Monitor regulatory capital and liquidity requirements, escalating issues as needed while helping improve operational processes.
Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting workflows through scalable processes and thoughtful use of technology.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred.
3–5 years of public accounting (Big Four preferred) and/or industry experience within Broker-Dealer, FCM, asset management, investment advisory, or other regulated financial services organizations.
Experience supporting financial close, regulatory reporting, audits, and internal controls in a regulated environment.
Working knowledge of FINRA/SEC Broker-Dealer regulations, CFTC/NFA requirements for registered FCMs, and accounting guidance including ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging) and 17 CFR 1.20.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Availability to work Eastern Time hours to support daily regulatory filing deadlines.
Experience using generative AI responsibly to improve workflow efficiency while maintaining appropriate human oversight and delivering high-quality results.

Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$108,630—$127,800 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Where is the Accountant, Capital Markets position at Coinbase located?

This position is based in New York City. Coinbase has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Accountant, Capital Markets at Coinbase earn?

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When was the Accountant, Capital Markets role at Coinbase posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.