Financial Controller

Ripple; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and equity opportunities

Job summary

Ripple seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead multi‑entity close and US GAAP reporting within a complex corporate structure. You will own month‑end closing, intercompany accounting, and governance, coordinating with offshore entities and external auditors.

Responsibilities include preparing sub-consolidated statements, applying ASC 820 for crypto assets, and delivering management reports. A CPA with 10+ years in financial services is required.

Qualifications

• Active CPA with 10+ years of accounting experience in financial services or trading.
• Strong US GAAP technical skills: consolidation, intercompany, equity method, revenue recognition.
• Experience managing multi-entity close processes including offshore structures.
• Preferred: BVI/Cayman entity experience and crypto asset accounting (ASU 2023‑08).
• Proficiency in Python or data-analysis tools and ERP implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close for all entities and prepare US GAAP financial statements.
• Manage intercompany transactions, design eliminations, and support transfer pricing with Tax.
• Maintain books for BVI entities and coordinate with offshore counsel.
• Apply crypto asset fair-value measurement standards and reconcile positions.
• Produce management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, and CFO ad-hoc analysis.
• Lead a small accounting team and partner with IT on ERP/system enhancements.
• Serve as primary external audit contact and develop accounting policies.

Skills

US GAAP

Multi-entity governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Python or data-analysis

Education

CPA certification

10+ years accounting experience in financial services or trading

Tools

Python

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Controller

Hidden Road’s OTC operating entity and its BVI offshore entities require an experienced senior accounting officer to manage financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, and control measures. The position focuses on sub-consolidated and entity-level financial statements, intercompany accounting, management reporting, and governance frameworks for a complex multi-jurisdictional corporate structure.

What you’ll do

• Own the monthly/quarterly/annual close for all in-scope entities; prepare US GAAP financial statements including intercompany balances and sub-consolidations; manage revenue recognition, accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet substantiation.
• Manage all intercompany transactions (service fees, funding flows, cost allocations, loans); design elimination policies; prepare sub-consolidation workpapers; support transfer‑pricing documentation with Tax.
• Maintain books for BVI holding/operating entities; coordinate with offshore counsel and registered agents; manage equity accounting, cash/funding positions, and intercompany support arrangements.
• Apply ASC 820 and ASU 2023‑08 for crypto‑asset fair‑value measurement; reconcile on‑chain/off‑chain positions with Custody and Operations; monitor evolving SEC/FASB/IASB guidance.
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and board/investor packages; support budgeting, forecasting, and CFO ad‑hoc analysis.
• Maintain a strong control environment; serve as primary external audit contact; develop and document accounting policies; identify and remediate control gaps.
• Build and lead a small accounting team; leverage Python or data‑tools to automate reconciliations and reporting; partner with Technology on ERP and system enhancements.

What you’ll bring

• Core Competencies: US GAAP technical depth, multi‑entity governance, sound professional judgment, cross‑functional collaboration, scalable systems thinking.
• Required: Active CPA; 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in financial services or trading; strong US GAAP technical skills (consolidation, intercompany, equity method, revenue recognition); experience managing multi‑entity close processes including offshore structures.
• Preferred: BVI/Cayman entity experience; digital asset accounting knowledge (ASU 2023‑08); Python or data‑analysis proficiency; background in prime brokerage, OTC derivatives, or structured finance; Big 4 or national firm experience in financial services; ERP implementation experience.

Salary

NY Annual Base Salary Range: $140,000 USD - $160,000 USD (actual salaries may vary based on experience and qualifications. The range does not include equity or additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions).

Benefits (full‑time employees)

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend
• R&R days for rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy – work with your manager to take time off when needed
• Industry‑leading parental leave policies and family planning benefits
• Catered lunches, fully‑stocked kitchens with premium snacks and beverages, and many fun events

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.