Assistant Controller - Accounting Operations

As Assistant Controller - Accounting Operations at DRW, you will lead and develop a team while driving accounting excellence across a diversified trading firm with global operations. You'll oversee accounts payable, operating expense accruals, and process improvements across DRW's offices in Chicago, the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, working with a firm that trades multiple asset classes and operates with respect, curiosity and high expectations for integrity and innovation.

What you'll do

• Lead and oversee all accounts payable activities globally, including invoice processing, approvals, vendor payments, expense reimbursements, credit memos and vendor reconciliations, ensuring timely execution.
• Implement and drive global process standardization and automation initiatives to streamline workflow, reduce manual effort, improve controls and improve vendor and service levels.
• Oversee the operating expense accrual process, analyze expense trends, identify unusual items or variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Review monthly operating expense activity for accuracy and appropriate GL coding by partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Manage and support ad hoc high-priority requests such as business questions, audit inquiries and one-off payments with urgency and accuracy.
• Supervise, mentor and develop regional AP teams; allocate resources and set clear performance expectations.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Tax and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and continuously improve full cycle AP processes.
• Lead ERP and AP system improvements, rollouts or upgrades working with IT and vendors to support overall accounting operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalated disputes or discrepancies quickly and gracefully; ensure excellent vendor service and timely resolution.
• Document policies and procedures over AP and operating expenses; ensure compliance with corporate policies, local regulations and audit requirements.

What you bring

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 4-5 years focused on accounts payable or procure-to-pay in a multi-entity, global environment.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or team lead role; experience as an AP manager, senior accountant or assistant controller preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, month-end close and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite and AP automation tools, with a proven track record of implementing process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and handle high-pressure, time-sensitive requests.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence change across regions and functions.
• Attention to detail, process-driven mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work across time zones; occasional travel may be required.

What we offer

• Annual base salary of $130,000 to $170,000 depending on experience, qualifications and relevant skill set.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k with discretionary employer match, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

About DRW

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience operating in markets around the world. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia, DRW trades a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets, and has also expanded into real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.