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Salary: USD 152,000 - 185,000 / annual
Ripple is seeking a Senior Derivative Accountant to join the Treasury Managed Services team. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert on derivative instruments and hedging relationships across a portfolio of clients, owning the full technical accounting lifecycle under both ASC 815 and IFRS 9, including documentation, effectiveness testing, journal entries, and disclosures.
You will own end-to-end derivative accounting for interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, FX forwards, options, and commodity derivatives across multiple client portfolios. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing hedge documentation, designation memos, risk management objectives, and formal effectiveness testing under both ASC 815 and IFRS 9. You will execute quantitative and qualitative effectiveness assessments using regression analysis, dollar-offset, and hypothetical derivative methods on both prospective and retrospective bases.
Additional responsibilities include preparing journal entries and financial statement disclosures related to hedging activities, answering client inquiries about deliverables, and applying critical judgment on hedge accounting elections, fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, net investment hedges, and de-designation scenarios. You will 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, and strengthen internal methodologies, templates, and technical guidance.
This is a hands-on 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. The company offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility to work 10+ days per month in-office, competitive salary and equity, professional development support, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement, family forming support, wellness programs, and generous vacation 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 environments
- 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 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
