Finance Manager

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

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

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Revenue Recognition (US GAAP/IFRS & FRS 102). You will analyse complex contracts, ensuring correct treatment for SaaS/licensing arrangements and custody services.


• Lead ledger close process with SME input (Fixed assets, R&D capitalization, prepayments), revenue recognition, accrual posting and reversals.


• Support Accounting, Financial Operations, Treasury and cross-functional teams for finance related matters and business needs


• Responsible for managing multiple entities for US GAAP and Local GAAP reporting including executing accounting processes related to month-end, quarter-end and year-end close including P&L, Balance Sheet, variance analysis and quarterly management reports


• Responsible for the delivery of processes for the preparation of Statutory Financial Statements and co-ordination of Statutory Audits


• 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


• Establish and manage scalable financial processes across month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring data integrity through strong internal controls and providing actionable financial insights.


• Partner with external advisors to interpret global regulations and their impact on business structure, ensuring new product initiatives are successfully operationalised through localised system setups and compliant reporting frameworks.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

• Undergraduate degree or higher education in a related field such as accounting or finance.


• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA).


• 6+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with a big 4 or in a Software provider business.


• Experience with ERP or accounting software (Oracle Fusion preferred).


• Solid knowledge of Swiss GAAP or IFRS/FRS 102


• Deep practical knowledge of revenue recognition is required. Experience applying this to Software, SaaS, or Financial Services is a distinct advantage.


• Experience managing multi-currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations would be a plus.


• Exposure to M&A accounting (PPA, opening balance sheet adjustments, or integration) is highly desirable.


• 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, interpersonal and communication skills


• A passion for problem solving, adaptable, able to work autonomously and willing to be hands on.


• Ability to rapidly respond to changing priorities