Associate Manager, SOX & Internal Controls

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There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team
First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves
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Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy
  You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there
   
• You’re never tired of learning
  You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3
  0
   
• You appreciate direct communication
  You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener – because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other
  You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow
  
• You can pivot on the fly
  Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too
  What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you
  You’re not looking for a boring job
  
• You have a “can do” attitude
  Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines
  Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission
  
• You want to be part of a winning team
  We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone
  

The Finance team is looking for an Associate Manager, SOX and Internal Controls to join the Business Controller team
You will be responsible for creating and maintaining process, risk and controls documentation across Finance and coordinating the quarterly and annual refreshes
You will get exposure to a wide variety of stakeholders from Product, Legal, Compliance and Audit as we promote and strengthen the controls framework during this time of hyper growth
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of SOX 404, US GAAP principles, and SOC report delivery derived from deep work experience in these critical areas
You should be well versed in business process mapping, risk identification and controls documentation and show exceptional attention to detail
The candidate will need to quickly build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, and show a mindset of collaboration and business partnership
As the business grows, we are focussed on sustainability and consistency to drive towards a best-in-class Finance department and you will be critical to the success of the team

What you’ll be doing (ie
job duties):

• Coordinate across process owners and Finance Business Controllers to scope, design, and implement an effective control framework that supports SOX compliance
  
• Perform gap analysis and assist the business in preparing relevant entities for SOC audits
  
• Identify key risks and perform testing to determine design adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls
  
• Assess Finance and related SOX implications of new product launches, identify potential impact to Finance teams, update relevant controls, and communicate requirements to the product organization and other stakeholders
  
• Assist in preparing the annual and quarterly management SOX scoping, risk assessment, controls mapping and changes identification process
  
• Tracking of ongoing remediation items and coordination with internal and external auditors
  
• Assist SOX control owners in updating and maintaining SOX documentation in enterprise wide risk management systems, including process flows, significant controls, financial reporting risks and significant accounts
   
• Prepare and deliver online training to users around risk and control best practices, as well as company wide policies and procedures for SOX compliance
  
• Provide ad hoc reports and status on above responsibilities
  
• Work on special projects / initiatives as assigned
  
• Stay current on best practices and latest thinking regarding processes, risk management and controls
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with different cultures and levels within the organization
  
• Ability to stay cool when things don’t go according to plan, then creatively build new pathways forward
  

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business area, with CPA Certification (or working towards) preferred
  
• 6+ years of experience, including financial audit/attestation preferably in a Big 4 firm or a public company’s internal audit/SOX function or a combination thereof
  
• Knowledge and experience in Internal Control over Financial Reporting, SOX 404 framework, SOC1 audits and the required documentation and testing to support compliance
  
• Highly motivated and proactive with very strong project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills
  
• Comfortable in a hyper growth environment, managing through ambiguity and delivering at a fast pace
  

Nice to haves:

• Working knowledge of Netsuite, Archer, and G-suite tools
  
• Crypto background and technical product knowledge
  
• Working with complex data
  

PID: P30625

Notice for Colorado applicants as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20)
Target annual salary for this role performed in Colorado, is $127,075 + target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))

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