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Salary: USD 144,000 - 175,000 / annual
Ripple is seeking a Senior Derivative Accountant to join the Treasury Managed Services team. In this hands-on technical role, you will serve as the subject matter expert on derivative instruments and hedging relationships across a portfolio of clients. You will own the full technical accounting lifecycle under both ASC 815 and IFRS 9, including documentation, effectiveness testing, journal entries, and disclosures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own end-to-end derivative accounting for interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, FX forwards, options, and commodity derivatives across multiple client portfolios
- Prepare and review hedge documentation, designation memos, risk management objectives, and formal effectiveness testing under ASC 815 and IFRS 9
- Execute quantitative and qualitative effectiveness assessments (regression analysis, dollar-offset, hypothetical derivative method) on both prospective and retrospective bases
- Prepare journal entries and financial statement disclosures related to hedging activities and answer client inquiries
- Apply critical judgment on hedge accounting elections, fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, net investment hedges, and de-designation scenarios
- Translate new FASB and IASB guidance into clear, actionable impact summaries for clients and internal teams
- Lead audit support through preparation of work product and direct engagement with external auditors on derivative and hedge accounting matters
- Strengthen internal methodologies, templates, and technical guidance
This is a role for a technical specialist who thrives with complexity, takes ownership of client engagements end-to-end, and communicates clearly with treasury and finance stakeholders at every level.
Ripple is building crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers to improve the global financial system. The company offers a fast-paced startup environment with experienced industry leaders, professional development support, flexible in-office collaboration (10+ days per month), and competitive benefits including healthcare, retirement, equity, and generous vacation and parental leave policies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- CPA preferred; advanced degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with derivative instruments and hedge accounting in public accounting, industry, or consulting environment
- Deep technical fluency in ASC 815 and IFRS 9, including practical hedge accounting elections and disclosure requirements
- Experience with fair value measurement (ASC 820 / IFRS 13) and familiarity with derivative valuation methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously with precision, organization, and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills: ability to make complex accounting conclusions accessible to non-technical audiences
- Experience with hedge accounting platforms (Ripple Treasury, Chatham Financial, Reval, FIS Quantum, or similar) preferred
