Global Accounts Payable Controller & Operations Lead

DRW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

DRW, a diversified trading firm headquartered in Chicago, seeks an Assistant Controller – Accounting Operations to lead worldwide accounts payable and driving process improvements. You will mentor regional AP teams, standardize procedures, and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to optimize controls and accuracy.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork, with opportunities to shape an expanding global AP function across multiple entities and time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 4–5 years in accounts payable or procure‑to‑pay in a multi‑entity, global environment.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems and AP automation tools; proven track record implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounts payable activities globally, including invoice processing, approvals, vendor payments, expense reimbursements, credit memos and vendor reconciliations.
• Implement and drive global process standardization and automation initiatives to streamline workflow, reduce manual effort, improve controls and 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 stakeholders.
• Manage and support ad hoc high‑priority requests with urgency and accuracy.
• Supervise, mentor and 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/AP system improvements, rollouts or upgrades with IT and vendors to support overall accounting operations.
• Document policies and procedures over AP and operating expenses; ensure compliance with corporate policies, local regulations and audit requirements.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Leadership / people management

Process optimization

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

DRW, a diversified trading firm headquartered in Chicago, seeks an Assistant Controller – Accounting Operations to lead worldwide accounts payable and driving process improvements. You will mentor regional AP teams, standardize procedures, and partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to optimize controls and accuracy.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork, with opportunities to shape an expanding global AP function across multiple entities and time zones.