Senior Derivative Accountant
Core
Subject matter expert on derivative instruments and hedging relationships, owning the full technical accounting lifecycle under ASC 815 and IFRS 9 for a portfolio of clients.
Role type
Senior technical specialist (derivative accounting)
Builds
Hedge documentation, effectiveness testing reports, journal entries, and financial statement disclosures for client portfolios
Domain
Financial services / Derivatives / Hedge Accounting
Required skills
ASC 815, IFRS 9, hedge accounting elections, fair value measurement (ASC 820/IFRS 13), regression analysis, dollar-offset method, hypothetical derivative method, audit support, internal methodology development
Preferred skills
CPA, advanced degree in Accounting/Finance, experience with hedge accounting platforms (Ripple Treasury, Chatham Financial, Reval, FIS Quantum)
Technologies
ASC 815, IFRS 9, ASC 820, IFRS 13, Ripple Treasury, Chatham Financial, Reval, FIS Quantum
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end derivative accounting for interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, FX forwards, options, and commodity derivatives; Prepare and review hedge documentation and effectiveness testing; Execute quantitative and qualitative effectiveness assessments; Prepare journal entries and financial statement disclosures; Lead audit support and engagement with external auditors; Translate new FASB and IASB guidance into actionable summaries; Strengthen internal methodologies and templates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC