Americas Controller (Senior Director)

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.

THE WORK:

The Senior Director, Americas Controller will oversee all Americas accounting functions and lead process transformation efforts to support Ripple’s rapid growth. This includes driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and developing a high-performing team. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align accounting with broader business goals, while implementing scalable systems and controls to ensure speed, accuracy, and compliance.

You will be expected to translate accounting needs into systems requirements and integration plans, and proactively engage in upstream product and revenue discussions, ensuring accounting is embedded early in business and system design.

You will also collaborate with regional controllers to lead process redesign and standardization across global accounting functions!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow the Americas accounting team (corporate, crypto, broker/dealer, and consolidations). Build a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Accounting Operations Oversight: Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including accurate and timely transaction recording, reconciliations, and close processes. Manage and optimize partnerships with managed services providers.
• Process Optimization & Automation: Leverage Oracle Fusion ERP to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and shorten the close cycle. Drive automation across accounting processes for scalability. Translate accounting needs into systems requirements and lead the integration of those requirements into scalable workflows.
• Process Redesign & Global Standardization: Lead process redesign and standardization across Americas accounting functions, working closely with international regional controllers to drive consistency and operational efficiency globally.
• Broker/Dealer & Trading Activity: Ensure timely and accurate accounting for broker/dealer activities, including OTC and crypto/fiat trading, in compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Strategic Process Design: Define and implement best‑in‑class accounting processes and systems to support scale and ensure regulatory readiness. Contribute strategic insights during business model and product discussions.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, Tax, Product, Legal, and Finance Systems teams to align accounting strategies with business initiatives. Participate early in business planning to ensure financial implications and accounting needs are fully considered.
• Crypto Industry Expertise: Navigate the unique accounting and regulatory landscape of crypto assets, helping to ensure compliance and innovation coexist.
• Close Transformation: Continuously improve the month‑end and year‑end close cycles, balancing speed, accuracy, and compliance.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure robust internal controls and readiness for external audits. Manage relationships with auditors and regulatory stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (active or inactive) required. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven success leading large, diverse accounting teams and ability to inspire and coach a team through shifts from manual execution to automated, analytical work
• Experiences in operational and GL accounting and proven ability to effectively own a tier 1 ERP such as Oracle Fusion
• Experience leading cross‑functional process transformation and standardization efforts
• Comfortable participating in product and revenue discussions with an eye toward financial systems and controls
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and collaboration skills
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially as it applies to broker/dealer transactions, crypto accounting, and consolidation
• Experience with FINRA, SEC, and other broker/dealer reporting requirements
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Fusion ERP to optimize and automate accounting processes
• Expertise in multi‑entity consolidations and high-volume reconciliations
• Prior experience in a regulated financial services or fintech company strongly preferred
• Experience or passion for the cryptocurrency industry is highly valued
• Strategic problem solver with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly convey complex financial topics to technical and non‑technical audiences
  

For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.

CA Annual Base Salary Range: $248,000 USD - $279,000 USD

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast‑paced start‑up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In‑office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Bi‑weekly all‑company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team off‑sites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• 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

Take Care of Yourself

• 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

Benefits listed above are for full‑time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

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