Americas Controller (Senior Director)

About the role

The Senior Director, Americas Controller at Ripple oversees all accounting functions in the Americas region and leads process transformation efforts to support the company's rapid growth. This role involves team leadership, process optimization, and strategic alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the Americas accounting team (corporate, crypto, broker/dealer, and consolidations).
• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including accurate and timely transaction recording, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Manage and optimize partnerships with managed services providers.
• Leverage Oracle Fusion ERP to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and shorten the close cycle.
• Drive automation across accounting processes for scalability.
• Translate accounting needs into systems requirements and lead the integration of those requirements into scalable workflows.
• Collaborate with regional controllers to lead process redesign and standardization across global accounting functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting for broker/dealer activities, including OTC and crypto/fiat trading, in compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Define and implement best-in-class accounting processes and systems to support scale and ensure regulatory readiness.
• Contribute strategic insights during business model and product discussions.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Product, Legal, and Finance Systems teams to align accounting strategies with business initiatives.
• Participate early in business planning to ensure financial implications and accounting needs are fully considered.
• Navigate the unique accounting and regulatory landscape of crypto assets, helping to ensure compliance and innovation coexist.
• Continuously improve the month-end and year-end close cycles, balancing speed, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure robust internal controls and readiness for external audits.
• Manage relationships with auditors and regulatory stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (active or inactive) required.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading large, diverse accounting teams and ability to inspire and coach a team through shifts from manual execution to automated, analytical work.
• Experiences in operational and GL accounting and proven ability to effectively own a tier 1 ERP such as Oracle Fusion.
• Experience leading cross-functional process transformation and standardization efforts.
• Comfortable participating in product and revenue discussions with an eye toward financial systems and controls.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially as it applies to broker/dealer transactions, crypto accounting, and consolidation.
• Experience with FINRA, SEC, and other broker/dealer reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion ERP to optimize and automate accounting processes.
• Expertise in multi-entity consolidations and high-volume reconciliations.
• Prior experience in a regulated financial services or fintech company strongly preferred.
• Experience or passion for the cryptocurrency industry is highly valued.
• Strategic problem solver with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly convey complex financial topics to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated financial services or fintech company.
• Experience or passion for the cryptocurrency industry.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Process optimization and automation.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Regulatory compliance and oversight.

Benefits

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.