Controller

Back to all rolesControllerApplyJob detailsDepartment / Finance/AccountingSpiderRock Platform Services, LLC - Chicago OfficeFull-time$140,000 USD - $200,000 USDAbout SpiderRock Technology Solutions LLCSpiderRock Technology Solutions LLC is the parent company of SpiderRock EXS LLC, SpiderRock Platform Services LLC, SpiderRock Gateway LLC, SpiderRock Platform Services UK Ltd, and SpiderRock EXS B.V. Together, these SpiderRock entities create and deploy some of the most innovative trading and risk management solutions, routing logic, as well as data and analytics services for global derivatives. Clients of SpiderRock are large asset managers, proprietary trading firms, bank trading desks, and other institutional clients located around the world.SpiderRock Platform Services is looking for a Controller to join our accounting/finance team in SpiderRock's Chicago office. This role is a key financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls across SpiderRock's global entities. The Controller ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data in a high-regulation environment, and partners closely with senior leadership to support strategic growth and operational scale.The role is designed as a succession plan for the current Controller. The successful candidate will assume full ownership of Controller responsibilities over time, building deep institutional knowledge, while driving process improvements, establishing scalable accounting infrastructure, and developing the team. This role is an exempt full-time position and will report to the Global Head of Accounting and Finance.WHAT YOU WILL DOFinancial Reporting & Accounting OperationsOwn full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation across all entities.Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Establish and own a structured, documented close process — including EXS and all international subsidiaries (UK, Netherlands) — with defined timelines, checklists, and delegation frameworks.Own and manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated financial reporting across the full entity structure.Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.Oversee daily cash management activities across multiple bank accounts and subsidiaries, including monitoring balances, liquidity, and cash movements.Provide accounting oversight and support for billing activities across non-EXS entities, ensuring invoices are accurate and issued in compliance with contractual terms.Oversee payroll accounting across U.S. and international entities, coordinating with HR and external payroll providers.Multi-Currency & International AccountingManage foreign currency translation, revaluation, and cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) across multiple functional currencies (USD, GBP, EUR).Coordinate with international accounting managers and external advisors to ensure subsidiary books are maintained accurately and in compliance with local requirements.Interface with external tax advisors on multi-jurisdiction matters including provisions, transfer pricing basics, and VAT/GST compliance across UK and Netherlands entities.Regulatory & ComplianceOversee accounting processes related to FINRA and NFA regulatory reporting, including supporting the FinOp with FOCUS filings, net capital computations, and financial responsibility rules.Establish and maintain strong internal controls across all financial operations; lead formalization and documentation of the controls framework.Serve as the primary contact for external audits across all entities; build and maintain audit-ready close packages and workpapers.Support compliance related to SOC 2, FINRA reporting dependencies, vendor audits, and net capital requirements.Financial Systems,...