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

Accounting Asc 815 Audit Cpa Derivative Fasb Fx Hedge Accounting Iasb Ifrs 9 Interest Rate Process Improvement Regression Analysis Tms

Candidate Availability

Chicago · Required Illinois · Required United States · Required Hybrid · Required

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

About the Role

You will serve as the senior subject matter expert for hedge accounting under ASC 815 and IFRS 9, advise clients on foreign exchange and interest rate hedges, review documentation and effectiveness testing, support audits, mentor accounting professionals, improve operational processes, and advise client finance leadership.

Requirements

CPA required
Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
7+ years focused on derivative instruments and hedge accounting
Hedge accounting experience under ASC 815 and IFRS 9
Foreign exchange and interest rate risk management experience
Technical knowledge of hedge accounting elections, effectiveness testing, and disclosures
Knowledge of foreign exchange derivatives
Knowledge of interest rate derivatives
Process improvement experience
Hedge accounting platform experience preferred
Ability to manage multiple client engagements
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary hedge accounting subject matter expert
Advise clients on foreign exchange and interest rate hedge programs
Review and approve hedge documentation and effectiveness testing methodologies
Oversee quantitative and qualitative effectiveness assessments
Guide clients in structuring hedging relationships
Translate FASB and IASB updates into impact summaries
Lead audit support and review work products
Mentor and develop derivative accounting team members
Implement hedge accounting process improvements
Develop standardized workflows, templates, and close checklists
Establish and track team KPIs
Lead close-cycle retrospectives
Resolve client inquiries and audit questions
Build relationships with client treasury, accounting, and finance leadership
Partner with Product, Implementation, and Customer Success teams

Benefits

Flexible decision-making on working in the office more than 10 days per month
Competitive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
R&R days
Wellness reimbursement
Vacation policy
Parental leave policies
Family planning benefits
Catered lunches
Fully stocked kitchens with premium snacks and beverages