Manager, Tax Accounting and Provision

📋 Description

• • As the Manager, Tax Accounting and Provision at Coinbase, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial integrity of our global operations by leading the end-to-end preparation and review of the worldwide quarterly and annual income tax provision in strict accordance with US GAAP (ASC 740).
• • This pivotal position demands a deep understanding of complex tax accounting principles, requiring you to drive the resolution of the company's most critical tax accounting matters. You will be responsible for conducting essential research and meticulously documenting findings to substantiate the Company’s tax positions on intricate issues, with a particular focus on non-recurring transactions, FIN 48 reserves, and the realizability of deferred tax assets.
• • You will own the accuracy and integrity of key financial reporting elements, including the global Effective Tax Rate (ETR), all deferred tax asset and liability balances, and current tax payable accounts, ensuring these are precisely calculated and reported.
• • A significant aspect of this role involves leading the preparation of comprehensive income tax footnotes and disclosures for all SEC filings, including the 10-K and 10-Q reports. This requires ensuring absolute transparency and unwavering compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and reporting requirements.
• • You will serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for external auditors on all tax-related matters. This includes managing quarterly and annual information requests, thoroughly walking through complex calculations, and confidently defending the company's technical tax positions.
• • A key responsibility is managing the return-to-provision process. This involves meticulously reconciling filed tax returns against the Company’s prior period provisions to guarantee accurate financial reporting and maintain seamless alignment between tax compliance activities and tax accounting principles.
• • You will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and the strategic automation of tax accounting processes. The goal is to significantly enhance operational efficiency, reduce closing cycles, and minimize potential errors.
• • This role requires you to build and maintain a world-class tax controllership environment. This involves ensuring strict adherence to SOX controls, maintaining robust and organized documentation, and overseeing all tax balance sheet reconciliations to uphold the highest standards of financial governance.
• • Collaboration is key; you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Treasury, and Accounting to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all data used in the preparation of the tax provision.
• • You will contribute to Coinbase's mission of building an open financial system by ensuring robust and compliant tax accounting practices that support global growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space.
• • This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within a leading cryptocurrency company, contributing to the financial infrastructure of the future.
• • You will be expected to stay abreast of evolving tax laws and regulations, particularly those impacting the digital asset industry, and proactively assess their impact on the company's tax provision.
• • The position requires a proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to identify potential risks and opportunities within the tax provision process and implement effective solutions.
• • You will contribute to the development and mentoring of junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the tax department.
• • This role is crucial for maintaining investor confidence and ensuring the company's financial statements accurately reflect its tax obligations and positions globally.