Accounting Manager, Tokenized Equities

Coinbase
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for accounting professionals with experience in regulated financial environments who build from scratch and coordinate across multiple teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in regulated financial markets and a background in constructing finance systems from the ground up
    — “Build the accounting model from the ground up — covering token issuance and redemption
  • Individuals who have liaised with financial regulators and shaped reporting frameworks for new products
    — “Own regulatory compliance and reporting to the FSRA for this business. This includes liaising with the regulator
  • Candidates who can shape systems design and implement robust controls in complex, fast-moving environments
    — “Set up a control environment for a regulated launch — audit trails, books and records, and data integrity

Things to consider

  • Quarterly in-person 'surges' may require travel despite the remote-first work arrangement
    — “remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called 'surges'
  • The role demands familiarity with both US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
    — “Lead accounting analysis for new structures under US GAAP and IFRS

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in building finance processes for new products or regulatory regimes
    — “Experience building new finance processes for a new product, entity, or regulatory regime
  • Emphasize direct collaboration with regulators and your ability to interpret their requirements
    — “Experience working directly with a financial regulator — inquiries, exams, or filings
  • Showcase your ability to apply accounting rules to novel financial instruments and systems
    — “Proven ability to apply accounting rules to new or complex products
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • built accounting model
  • ensured regulatory compliance
  • established control environment
Typical background
degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldCPA, CA or similar

Skills & requirements

Required

AccountingRegulatory ComplianceFinancial ReportingControls

Preferred

Digital Assets AccountingGenerative AI Tools

Stack & domain

AccountingFinanceRegulated SettingCapital MarketsBroker-dealerExchangeCustodyClearingDigital AssetsFinancial RegulatorAccounting RulesNew Or Complex ProductsFinance ProcessesControl EnvironmentRegulated LaunchAudit TrailsBooks And RecordsData IntegrityOn-chain And Off-chain SystemsGenerative AI ToolsCopilotsCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingTeamworkTokenized Equities

About the role

Original posting from Coinbase

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.

Coinbase Tokenized Equities give eligible non-US users a simple way to buy tokens backed 1:1 by US stocks and ETFs — no brokerage account needed. The tokens are issued out of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a regulated financial center overseen by the FSRA, and trade 24/7 onchain. We're hiring an Accounting Manager to be the finance lead for this product. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who likes to build. You'll own the accounting and reporting model from the ground up — accounting policy, regulatory and legal entity reporting, controls, GL operations, and finance systems — coordinating across Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and controllership, as well as external auditors and regulators. If you like solving hard problems and building from scratch, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Build the accounting model from the ground up — covering token issuance and redemption, asset tracking, intercompany flows, and the close process

Own regulatory compliance and reporting to the FSRA for this business. This includes liaising with the regulator to ensure a consistent understand of the rules, building a robust, efficient and well controlled reporting process and remaining responsive ad hoc queries

Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Treasury, FP&A, and Finance Data so new flows are accurate, controlled, and scalable

Sign off on flow of funds, posting rules, account setup, ledger structure, reconciliations, and reporting before launch

Lead accounting analysis for new structures under US GAAP and IFRS, including dividends, splits, and balance sheet treatment

Build the reporting framework for our issuer entity, including annual audited IFRS financials, local filings, and external audit support

Set up a control environment for a regulated launch — audit trails, books and records, and data integrity across on-chain and off-chain systems

Identify accounting, controls, and reporting risks early and ensure each has a clear owner and plan

Required Skills

A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CA, or similar strongly preferred

Strong accounting or finance experience in a regulated setting (capital markets, broker-dealer, exchange, custody, clearing, or digital assets)

Experience working directly with a financial regulator — inquiries, exams, or filings

Proven ability to apply accounting rules to new or complex products

Experience building new finance processes for a new product, entity, or regulatory regime

A strong controls mindset and the ability to shape how systems are built before launch

Clear communication skills and comfort in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Familiarity with the FSRA and its regulatory framework and rulebook

Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human‑in‑the‑loop practices to deliver business‑ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.

Job ID: P77749

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Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):503,500 د.إ—530,000 د.إ AED

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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Source: Coinbase careers

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