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Head of Finance, Canada

Join Coinbase as an Accounting and Regulatory Reporting Manager to lead regulatory filings and financial reporting in a high-growth crypto environment.

Location
Remote - Canada
Compensation
CA$170k–CA$170k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · Remote OK

AI in the day-to-day

Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs.

Requirements

Experience
6+ years
Education
No formal education required

Benefits

Health Insurance Equity/Stock Options Remote Work

Joblaze summary

The Accounting and Regulatory Reporting Manager at Coinbase Canada is responsible for overseeing all regulatory filings and maintaining IFRS books, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. This role requires expertise in regulatory reporting, particularly with Canadian securities regulations, and a CPA designation is essential. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finance within regulated entities and a proven ability to lead cross-functional projects. Coinbase's dynamic culture emphasizes high performance and collaboration, making it suitable for those who thrive under pressure.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

Is the Head of Finance, Canada role remote?
It's hybrid — Coinbase expects some on-site time in Remote - Canada.
What's the salary range?
Coinbase lists CAD 170,000–CAD 170,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Head of Finance, Canada role.
Where is the role based?
Coinbase is hiring for this position in Remote - Canada.
What seniority level is this role?
Coinbase targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Head of Finance, Canada role at Coinbase.

From the original posting

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 Canada is seeking a Head of Finance, Canada to join our Global Financial and Regulatory Reporting team within the Accounting organization. Reporting to the Director of Reporting and Technical Policy, you'll serve as the org-level leader and primary Finance authority for Coinbase Canada's financial and regulatory reporting obligations, including Form 31-103F1, CIRO Form 1, and all OSC/CIRO submissions. You'll define the target-state operating model, shape Coinbase's external regulatory posture with Canadian regulators, and scale the function through talent development, process architecture, and automation.

What you'll do:

  • Own the strategy and roadmap for Coinbase Canada's financial and regulatory reporting function, defining target-state operating models, data standards, and end-to-end processes for Form 31-103F1, CIRO Form 1, and all OSC/CIRO filings from data sourcing through submission
  • Shape Coinbase's external posture with Canadian regulators (OSC, CIRO) by serving as the primary Finance representative in regulatory examinations, inquiries, and filings, including Board-level reporting and communication
  • Set standards for the IFRS books of account, including parallel ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and adjustment documentation, ensuring controls and methodology are scalable and audit-ready
  • Lead and influence senior management and executive stakeholders, including Tax, Treasury, Legal, COO, CCO, and the Board, to ensure capital adequacy, liquidity management, and regulatory alignment across Coinbase Canada
  • Drive the automation and AI-first transformation of reporting cycles, defining principles and patterns for how reporting workflows are built, documented, evolved, and governed
  • Develop and scale the function by setting talent expectations, building succession depth, mentoring team members, and leading outsourced service provider oversight with KPI/SLA accountability

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory reporting or finance at a bank, fintech, securities dealer, investment dealer, financial regulatory agency, or professional services firm, with at least 3-4 years in a senior management or leadership role
  • 5+ years of direct ownership of regulatory filings for a Canadian securities regulator (OSC, CIRO, IIROC, or equivalent), including demonstrated ability to design and improve reporting processes end-to-end
  • Direct experience with CIRO Form 1 or similar dealer capital adequacy filings at a self-clearing or introducing broker-dealer; CPA or equivalent designation required
  • Expert knowledge of IFRS and Canadian securities regulatory reporting requirements, including NI 31-103, Form 31-103F1, and CIRO capital adequacy rules, with proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable operational frameworks
  • Track record of operating as an org-level leader: establishing strategy, influencing senior executives and the Board, and driving outcomes across multiple cross-functional workstreams in a regulated environment
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Position ID: P75564

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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):
$212,200$212,200 CAD
  • 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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