Finance Manager

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to join our growing finance team at Ripple. The Finance Manager will be involved in all aspects of global operations and will support critical initiatives to facilitate the expansion of the company’s financial infrastructure.

The successful candidate must be driven, high energy, customer service focused individual that can work well with internal and external partners at all levels. They will be encouraged to problem solve, recommend solutions, and exercise good business judgment while performing their function.

We are looking for someone who is detailed and enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic team. There will also be opportunities to contribute to projects that arise from business growth.

To be successful in this role, you will be highly organized, detail oriented, and frequently assess and reorder priorities. You also possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and are able to learn new concepts quickly. Additionally, you should have a genuine interest in emerging payment technology and the blockchain industry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Responsible for managing multiple entities for US GAAP and Local Statutory reporting including performing accounting processes related to month-end, quarter-end and year-end close including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, variance analysis and quarterly management reports
• Perform and review monthly account analyses and reconciliations, including validating deferred revenue, accounts receivable and revenue financial statement balances
• Provide day-to-day guidance, including period end close procedures and reviews of monthly outputs of our managed service provider
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of multiple Statutory Financial Statements and co-ordination of Statutory Audits
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments for finance related matters, business needs and new initiatives
• Help to deliver finance transformation initiatives by working with the broader team in design, testing and roll-out of automations to finance systems/tools/processes to build for scale
• Implement and standardize scalable processes for in region finance cycles including, but not limited to Financial Reporting/Month End Close, Intercompany, Treasury, and Financial Operations
• Work with external advisors to understand new laws and regulations globally and their impact on entities' business and structure

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

• We encourage individuals with an Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field such as accounting or finance to apply.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Shown experience in a similar role, ideally in the Fin Tech or Software provider business
• Experience with ERP or accounting software.
• Proven knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS standards
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102
• Strong and effective, oral and written communication skills, across all levels.
• High levels of proficiency required in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be proactive, innovative and motivated to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Excellent planning, analytical and interpersonal communication
• A passion for problem solving, adaptable, able to work autonomously and willing to be hands on.
• Ability to rapidly respond to changing priorities

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

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.

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