Head of SOX and Internal Controls

ABOUT THE ROLE We're seeking an experienced leader to join Coinbase's Finance organization as the Head of SOX and Internal Controls. As a key member of our Accounting team, you will be responsible for leading and strengthening the company's global SOX control environment across all in-scope entities and processes. This is a critical role that requires a deep understanding of SOX 404, PCAOB standards, and COSO, as well as expertise in designing controls across finance, operations, and digital asset processes. WHAT YOU'LL DO As the Head of SOX and Internal Controls, you will: - Own the enterprise-wide SOX business process control framework, including scoping, risk assessment, control design standards, and documentation requirements across all in-scope processes. - Lead annual SOX risk assessment, materiality determinations, and design and implementation of key and non-key controls, including manual, automated, and IT-dependent controls. - Partner with various teams, including Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Product, and Engineering, to embed controls into order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, revenue recognition, payroll, treasury, and digital asset safeguarding processes. - Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies by designing sustainable corrective actions and collaborating with Internal Audit and external auditors during SOX testing, walkthroughs, and evidence requests. - Build scalable control automation, continuous monitoring, and data analytics capabilities to improve effectiveness, reduce manual effort, and enable earlier risk detection. - Develop executive reporting for the CAO, CFO, and Audit Committee, and establish governance, training, and guidance for control owners across all global business units and enterprise-wide risk visibility. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - At least 13 years of progressive experience in SOX, internal controls, internal audit, or risk management in public companies, including large-scale SOX programs within complex, multi-entity, and globally regulated environments. - 6+ years of people leadership experience building and developing teams. - Deep knowledge of SOX 404, PCAOB standards, and COSO, with expertise designing controls across finance, operations, and digital asset processes. - A CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA certification is preferred. - Demonstrated ability to influence executives and drive cross-functional initiatives in high-growth technology or financial services. - Experience with ERP systems, workflow tools, data analytics, and control automation technologies. - Ability to use generative AI responsibly with human oversight to improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making. WHY REMOTE As a remote-first company, Coinbase offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while maintaining a strong connection with our global team. This role requires occasional in-person working sessions, known as "surges," which will be scheduled quarterly. BENEFITS Coinbase offers a competitive total compensation package, including a target annual base salary range of $216,300 (CAD), as well as equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.