Senior Derivative Accountant

As a Senior Derivative Accountant on the Ripple Treasury Managed Services team, you serve as the subject matter expert on derivative instruments and hedging relationships across a portfolio of clients. You own the full technical accounting lifecycle under ASC 815 and IFRS 9, including documentation, effectiveness testing, journal entries, and disclosures. Key responsibilities include: Owning end‑to‑end derivative accounting for interest rate swaps, cross‑currency swaps, FX forwards, options, and commodity derivatives across multiple client portfolios. Preparing and reviewing hedge documentation, including designation memos, risk management objectives, and formal effectiveness testing under ASC 815 and IFRS 9. Executing quantitative and qualitative effectiveness assessments (regression analysis, dollar‑offset, hypothetical derivative method) on both prospective and retrospective bases. Preparing journal entries and financial statement disclosures related to hedging activities and responding to client inquiries. Applying critical judgment on hedge accounting elections—fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, net investment hedges, and de‑designation scenarios. Advising clients on structuring new hedging relationships to achieve qualification and optimize effectiveness. Translating new FASB and IASB guidance into clear, actionable impact summaries for clients and internal teams. Leading audit support, including preparation of work product and direct engagement with external auditors on derivative and hedge accounting matters. Mentoring junior team members and enhancing internal methodologies, templates, and technical guidance. What you’ll bring: CPA required; 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. Deep technical fluency in ASC 815 and IFRS 9, including practical hedge accounting elections and disclosure requirements. 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. Salary: For positions based in CA, the annual base salary range is $150,000 – $190,000 USD. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, equity, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursement, and a generous vacation policy. 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 or mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance. Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference. #J-18808-Ljbffr