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:
The Financial Controller acts as the senior accounting officer in charge of financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, and control measures across Hidden Road's OTC operating entity and its BVI offshore entities. This position is not responsible for FCM or broker-dealer regulatory capital reporting. Instead, it concentrates on sub-consolidated and entity-level financial statements, intercompany accounting, management reporting, and governance frameworks to support a complex multi-jurisdictional corporate structure.
The Controller will work closely with the CFO, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure the group's offshore entities are accurately accounted for. They will also ensure intercompany transactions are recorded correctly and eliminated. Additionally, they will help the firm's financial reporting systems grow with the business. This role demands a skilled accountant experienced in financial services, knowledgeable about offshore holding structures, and able to handle accounting challenges in a fast-growing digital asset company.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Financial Reporting & General Ledger — 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.
- Intercompany & Consolidation — Manage all intercompany transactions (service fees, funding flows, cost allocations, loans); design elimination policies; prepare sub- consolidation workpapers; support transfer pricing documentation with Tax.
- BVI Entity Governance — Maintain books for BVI holding/operating entities; coordinate with offshore counsel and registered agents; manage equity accounting, cash/funding positions, and intercompany support arrangements.
- Digital Asset Accounting — 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.
- Management Reporting — Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis,and board/investor packages; support budgeting, forecasting, and CFO ad hoc analysis.
- Internal Controls & Audit — Maintain a strong control environment; serve as primary external audit contact; develop and document accounting policies; identify and remediate control gaps.
- Team & Systems — 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.
For positions that will be based in IL, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
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.
- Bi-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.
Skills Required
- CPA (active) required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong technical GAAP proficiency
- Experience with bookkeeping for multiple entities
- Lead financial close process experience
Ripple Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ripple and has not been reviewed or approved by Ripple.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive coverage, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision from day one, is emphasized alongside wellbeing resources and stipends. This indicates strong foundational healthcare support as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of substantial duration and inclusive family-forming benefits (via fertility support) are highlighted. These offerings signal robust backing for diverse paths to parenthood.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO paired with additional company-wide recharge days points to ample time-off provisions. Public materials also reference generous closures that facilitate periodic rest.
Ripple Insights
What We Do
Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain technology. By joining Ripple’s growing global network, financial institutions can process their customers’ payments anywhere in the world instantly, reliably and cost-effectively. Banks and payment providers can use the digital asset XRP to further reduce their costs and access new markets. Founded in 2012, Ripple's vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today—an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only enterprise blockchain company today with products in commercial use. Ripple’s global payments network includes over 300 customers across 40+ countries and six continents.
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