Join Ripple as a Senior Derivative Accountant, where you will manage derivative accounting and hedging relationships, ensuring compliance with ASC 815 and IFRS 9 while working in a collaborative remote environment.
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- 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 a prospective and retrospective basis.
- Prepare journal entries and financial statement disclosures related to hedging activities and answer client inquiries about our deliverables.
- 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 — preparation of work product and direct engagement with external auditors on derivative and hedge accounting matters.
- Strengthen internal methodologies, templates, and technical guidance.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 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.
- Comfortable managing multiple client engagements simultaneously — precise, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communicator: you make complex accounting conclusions accessible to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with hedge accounting platforms (Ripple Treasury, Chatham Financial, Reval, FIS Quantum, or similar) preferred.
WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
- Employee giving match.
- Mobile phone stipend.
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming.
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it.
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events.