Hiring: Assistant Controller - Accounting Operations Company: DRW Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:41:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Equities, Fixed Income, NetSuite, SAP, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •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/service levels. •Oversee 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 stake holders. •Manage and support ad hoc high‑priority requests (e.g., business questions, audit inquiries, one‑off payments) with urgency and accuracy. •Supervise, mentor and regional AP teams; allocate resources and set clear performance expectations. •Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Tax, and cross‑functional stakeholders to resolve issues and continuously improve full cycle AP processes. •Lead ERP/AP system improvements, rollouts or upgrades working with IT and vendors to support overall accounting operations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred. •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 (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and AP automation tools; proven track record 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. •Detail oriented, process-driven and committed to continuous improvement. •Flexibility to work across time zones; occasional travel may be required •For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at https://drw.com/privacy-notice. •California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at https://drw.com/california-privacy-notice. Compensation: •$130,000 - $170,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!