Role overview

Coinbase is seeking a Head of Finance for Canada to lead financial and regulatory reporting for its Canadian regulated business. This strategic leadership position owns the reporting function, sets control standards, and represents Finance with senior leadership, the Board, and regulators including the OSC and CIRO.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategy, governance, and process architecture for Coinbase Canada’s financial and regulatory reporting operations.
Lead preparation of Form 31-103F1 and CIRO Form 1 submissions to audit-ready standards, managing the complete filing lifecycle from data sourcing through submission and remediation.
Establish standards across IFRS reporting, parallel ledgers, reconciliations, capital calculations, and supporting documentation.
Represent Finance in OSC and CIRO examinations, inquiries, and regulatory meetings, providing expert judgment on submissions and remediation matters.
Advise senior executives and the Board on financial performance, regulatory capital adequacy, liquidity positions, control effectiveness, and emerging risks.
Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Product, and Technology teams to align reporting, capital strategies, and liquidity planning.
Build team capability through talent development, succession planning, vendor governance, and establishment of measurable KPIs and service level agreements.
Identify opportunities to implement automation and generative AI tools that enhance reporting quality, operational efficiency, and audit readiness.

Requirements

Minimum 13 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or regulatory reporting roles within a Canadian investment dealer, securities firm, bank, fintech company, regulator, or professional services organization.
Minimum 5 years of direct ownership in preparing both CIRO Form 1 and Form 31-103F1 filings for Canadian regulated entities, including full lifecycle management from calculations through regulator follow-up.
Professional experience in self-clearing or introducing broker-dealer environments with expertise in dealer capital adequacy, regulatory capital requirements, liquidity management, and associated controls.
CPA or equivalent accounting designation required.
Advanced knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, NI 31-103 regulations, Form 31-103F1, CIRO capital adequacy rules, and Canadian securities regulatory reporting frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to lead at the enterprise level, interface effectively with regulators, communicate with executives and Board members, and exercise sound regulatory judgment.
Ability to apply generative AI tools responsibly with appropriate human oversight to produce business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, costs, and quality.

What makes this role worth considering

Coinbase operates as a remote-first company with quarterly in-person working sessions in Canada, allowing flexibility alongside collaborative team engagement. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial governance and regulatory standards for a high-growth crypto and blockchain company operating in Canada’s regulated environment.