Controller jobs in Montgomery, AL

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform - and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems. Our ******************************** is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. 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 institutions 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 Institutional Accounting team is at the heart of our institutional business, building the financial backbone for a fast-scaling Prime Brokerage and Capital Markets business. We are looking for an Assistant Controller to own the accounting architecture for our most complex institutional products. You will be the lead subject matter expert, partnering directly with product, engineering, and legal leaders to turn novel, on-chain activity into compliant, auditable, and scalable financial processes. *What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):*** * *Own the end-to-end technical accounting architecture* for Coinbase's Institutional Prime Brokerage division, from new product design through to financial reporting. * *Serve as the lead technical accounting subject matter expert (SME)* for all prime brokerage activities, including derivatives, structured lending, collateral management, and digital asset settlement. * *Author and defend technical accounting memos* on novel, complex, and first-of-their-kind crypto-native transactions, interfacing directly with external audit partners. * *Partner directly with senior leadership (Directors, VPs)* in Product, Engineering, and Legal to design and implement the accounting infrastructure for new, highly complex financial products before they launch. * *Design, implement, and scale automated, SOX-compliant accounting processes* to ensure the integrity of financial data and support a timely and accurate month-end close. * *Lead the accounting strategy* for all digital assets held within the prime brokerage, ensuring compliance with all emerging FASB and SEC guidance. * *Mentor and develop senior accountants* on the team, acting as the primary technical resource for complex problem-solving and career development. * Drive continuous process improvement, identifying and executing on opportunities to increase efficiency, automate manual workflows, and enhance internal controls. *What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):** * * *CPA license (active) required.* * *10+ years of progressive accounting experience*, including a combination of "Big 4" public accounting and deep industry experience in fintech, prime brokerage, or capital markets. * Experience working at a publicly traded company and in-depth knowledge of SOX controls. * *Expert-level understanding of US GAAP* and a proven track record of applying it to complex financial instruments (e.g., derivatives, complex lending, structured products). * *Proven ability to partner with and influence senior, non-accounting stakeholders* (e.g., engineers, product managers) to drive strategic business outcomes. * Demonstrated experience in *designing and scaling accounting processes* in a fast-paced, high-growth, or start-up environment. * A proactive and curious mindset; you are a self-starter who runs toward complex problems and thrives in ambiguity. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill highly complex technical concepts into simple, actionable insights. *Nice to haves:* * *Deep, hands-on experience* accounting for digital assets, blockchain technology, and the crypto economy. You must be able to "speak crypto" fluently. * Proficiency in writing SQL queries to pull and analyze large datasets. * Working knowledge of financial systems such as Netsuite and Floqast. * Previous experience in a remote-first environment. * An advanced degree (e.g., Master's in Accounting or MBA). Job #P72353 \#LI-Remote *Pay Transparency Notice:* Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility**+ benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range: $201,365-$236,900 USD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the *********************************************** in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations*********************************** *Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants* Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available ********************************************************** By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. *AI Disclosure* For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. *The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment*. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com