Senior Derivative Accountant

San Francisco, CA, United Statesfull timeOn Site

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Senior Derivative Accountant at Ripple · LumiJobs

senior

$144k–$175k

H1B: yes

Ripple Senior Derivative Accountant at Ripple manages derivative instruments and hedge accounting across client portfolios. The role involves full lifecycle accounting under ASC 815 and IFRS 9 including documentation, testing, journal entries, and disclosures.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualification

CPA preferredStrong communication skills

Required

CPA preferred
5+ years of hands-on experience with derivative instruments and hedge accounting
Deep technical fluency in ASC 815 and IFRS 9
Experience with fair value measurement under ASC 820 / IFRS 13
Familiarity with derivative valuation methodologies
Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills