Head of Hedge Accounting Services

Hidden Road; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 196,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Ripple Treasury is seeking a head of Managed Services in Illinois to lead the Hedge Accounting practice, oversee delivery quality, staffing, and client satisfaction across FX and interest-rate programs. You’ll set standards, guide complex hedging positions, and partner with cross-functional teams to scale the service.

You will bring 12+ years in accounting with a focus on derivatives, plus 5+ years leading managers. A CPA and advanced accounting/finance degree are highly valued.

Qualifications

• CPA required; advanced degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with 8–10 years in derivative instruments and hedge accounting under ASC 815 and IFRS 9.
• 5+ years managing accounting or finance teams, including managers.
• Experience running operational side of a service practice: staffing, KPI tracking, and workflow design.
• Strong technical fluency in ASC 815 and IFRS 9 to defend complex hedge positions.
• Experience with hedge accounting platforms strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own Hedge Accounting practice: forecasting capacity with growth, staffing calls, and KPI tracking.
• Lead Hedge Accounting Managers and Derivative Accountants to deliver client engagements.
• Set and monitor operational processes for staffing, workflow, and delivery quality.
• Escalate and resolve novel or high-risk hedging questions with auditors and clients.
• Collaborate with Product, Implementation, and Customer Success to shape platform capabilities.

Skills

CPA

Leadership

Derivatives

Hedge accounting

ASC 815 IFRS9

Staffing planning

Client support

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Ripple Treasury

Chatham Financial

Reval

FIS Quantum

TMS

Job description

Ripple Treasury is seeking a head of Managed Services in Illinois to lead the Hedge Accounting practice, oversee delivery quality, staffing, and client satisfaction across FX and interest-rate programs. You’ll set standards, guide complex hedging positions, and partner with cross-functional teams to scale the service.

You will bring 12+ years in accounting with a focus on derivatives, plus 5+ years leading managers. A CPA and advanced accounting/finance degree are highly valued.