Staff Accountant - India Exchange

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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 work culture 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.

Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated Accountant to join our team and play a key role in our continued growth and achievement of operational excellence. The Staff Accountant, India Exchange, must possess strong accounting, operational and, an ability to communicate and work with various teams inside of Finance (such as Tax, FP&A, Business Finance, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Payroll and Accounts Payable), and a desire to make a meaningful impact on a dynamic, high-growth technology company.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Partnering with the Global Accounting team to prepare the assigned month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate book closure, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for Revenue, Operating Expenses, Payroll, and Operating Cash.
• Prepare and review financial statements for global consolidated audits and international subsidiary statutory reporting.
• Maintain international subsidiaries' parallel books of accounts in accordance with local country GAAP, ensuring appropriate reconciliations and valid support for all adjustments.
• Support monthly management reporting and related analytical reviews
• Understanding ABOR (Accounting Book of Record) posting and mapping rules, and coordinating with Financial Analytics teams to understand posting logic and flow of funds
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, and Source-to-Pay teams to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting.
• Coordinate preparation of regulatory filings, and tax reporting for external stakeholders (auditors, regulators, etc.).
• Ensuring appropriate intercompany schedules are maintained and that settlements occur in a timely manner in line with applicable regulatory requirements
• Support the India entity's liquidity management in close coordination with the Treasury team.
• Monitor the safeguarding of customer funds in accordance with applicable policies and oversee related reconciliation procedures.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead or participate in critical financial infrastructure projects, including system integrations, automation initiatives, and vendor transitions.
• Manage and review work deliverables of junior accounting team members while fostering their professional development.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and procedures for all accounting tasks.
• Support ad hoc financial information requests, analyses, and special projects as assigned.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): 

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4/professional services firm or a publicly traded fintech/SaaS company.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and Ind AS, with strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Indian regulatory frameworks, including the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST regulations, and FEMA.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and engage confidently with senior leadership.
• Proven success in fast-paced, dynamic environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• Track record of identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within large teams and across departments.
• 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

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in Netsuite, FloQast and Google SuiteExperience working in a SOX control environment.
• Basic knowledge of digital assets and the crypto economy, or a desire to learn
• Basic SQL knowledge and experience with reporting/analytics tools (Snowflake, Looker, etc.).
• Experience in working at bank, fin-tech, financial regulatory agency and/or professional service firm serving financial institution clients.

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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):

₹2,755,300—₹2,755,300 INR

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.

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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. 

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