Ripple
Senior Derivative Accountant
$144K–$175K
Chicago, Illinois, United States +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
San Francisco, CA, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience; public accounting, industry, or consulting experience accepted.
- Education
- Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus; no required degree stated.
About the job
Owns technical derivative and hedge accounting across client portfolios, from documentation and effectiveness testing through journal entries, disclosures, and audit support.
What you'll do
- Manage end-to-end accounting for derivative instruments and hedge relationships under ASC 815 and IFRS 9, including effectiveness assessments and financial reporting.
- Advise clients and internal teams on accounting guidance, hedge elections, and audit matters; respond to client inquiries.
- Improve internal accounting methodologies, templates, and technical guidance.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with derivative instruments and hedge accounting.
- Deep technical knowledge of ASC 815 and IFRS 9, including hedge accounting elections and disclosure requirements.
- Experience with fair value measurement under ASC 820 / IFRS 13 and familiarity with derivative valuation methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements, meet tight deadlines, and communicate complex accounting conclusions clearly.
Nice to have
- CPA preferred.
- Experience with hedge accounting platforms such as Ripple Treasury, Chatham Financial, Reval, FIS Quantum, or similar.
Pay
$144,000 — $175,000 USD (annual base salary; IL)
Tools
ASC 815, IFRS 9, ASC 820, IFRS 13, Ripple Treasury, Chatham Financial, Reval, FIS Quantum
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