Senior Accounting Manager

WHO WE ARE

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company’s first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6’s core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Hybrid Schedule: 3X in office, 2 days remote

Location: Downtown Chicago

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accounting Insurance Carrier experience preferred.
• Execution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliation, and maintenance of appropriate controls over financial reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A in preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecast and forecast variance review.
• Assist in the annual audit including preparation of PBC items, support for audit samples, timely response to testing questions and preparation of various footnote schedules within the audited financial statement.
• Approve vendor bills and expense.
• Oversees general ledger maintenance including, but not limited to, trial balance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Utilize technology to drive continuous improvement of processes, reports, and controls
• Approve vendor bills and expense.

Education and/or Experience:

• 5+ years’ accounting, auditing, or controllership experience
• Journal Entry, Reconciliation, and Financial Statement Proficiency
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Experience in the P&C Insurance industry strongly preferred
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving abilities
• NetSuite experience a plus
• CPA strongly preferred

OUR REWARDS

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrpeak6@peak6.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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