Ripple helps financial institutions transform global payments by providing blockchain-powered infrastructure for cross-border payments, digital asset custody, and stablecoin solutions. With it, users can enable instant settlements, reduce costs, and access new markets. The company was originally founded as OpenCoin in 2012 and rebranded to Ripple in 2015.

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Skills

Asc 815 Asc 820 Audit Derivative Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Fair Value Fasb Hedge Accounting Iasb Ifrs 13 Ifrs 9 Journal Entry Regression Analysis Treasury Valuation

Candidate Availability

Hybrid · Chicago · Required

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will manage the full technical accounting lifecycle for derivative instruments and hedging relationships across multiple client portfolios. You will prepare documentation, perform effectiveness testing, record journal entries, draft disclosures, interpret accounting guidance, support audits, and communicate complex conclusions clearly to treasury and finance stakeholders.

Requirements

CPA preferred
Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
5+ years of hands-on experience with derivative instruments and hedge accounting
Deep knowledge of ASC 815 and IFRS 9
Experience with fair value measurement under ASC 820 or IFRS 13
Familiarity with derivative valuation methodologies
Ability to manage multiple client engagements and tight deadlines
Strong communication skills
Experience with hedge accounting platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Own derivative accounting for interest rate swaps cross currency swaps FX forwards options and commodity derivatives
Prepare hedge documentation designation memos risk management objectives and effectiveness testing
Perform quantitative and qualitative effectiveness assessments using regression analysis dollar offset and hypothetical derivative methods
Prepare journal entries and financial statement disclosures for hedging activities
Apply judgment to hedge accounting elections and de designation scenarios
Translate new FASB and IASB guidance into actionable impact summaries
Lead audit support and engage directly with external auditors
Improve internal methodologies templates and technical guidance

Benefits

Professional development budget
Flexible manager-directed office attendance
Healthcare benefits covering physical and mental healthcare
Retirement benefits
Family-forming and family-support benefits
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
R&R days
Wellness reimbursement
Weekly onsite and virtual wellness programming
Generous vacation policy
Parental leave
Family planning benefits
Catered lunches
Stocked kitchens
Team offsites and social events