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The Accounting Associate will manage month-end close, analyze revenues and expenses, handle reports and budgets, and improve accounting processes.
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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

PEAK6 was brought to life by the idea that success is driven by technology and a strong collaborative process. The passion for those ideas powers our firm still, 20 years later. As a member of our PEAK6 Accounting team, you’ll be integral to maintaining and improving the firm’s processes and procedures by collaborating with some of the sharpest minds in the investment and financial industries, to
advance the firm’s position as an innovative leader in the industry. Working in the Finance team at PEAK6 means that you’ll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.

As a member of the Finance Team at PEAK6, you’ll have a big impact on the firm by adding your financial and accounting experience to our organization and its employees, in a rapidly growing environment and team. While some areas will be the same each month we are looking for someone to bring their experience to our team and shake up the norm. Additionally, our diverse business streams affords you the unique opportunity to grow across a variety of verticals, engaging you in unique challenges, projects, and technologies. This role will support two growing business and drive improvement of all accounting and finance functions.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Owning month-end close processes like posting/reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing monthly financial statements, and other accounting/finance responsibilities.

  • Analyzing, recording, and reporting on revenues and their drivers. Reviewing contracts, revenue recognition, setting up and collecting accounts receivables and working with operations team on data analysis.

  • Manage receipt of capitalization tables and financing documents from portfolio companies.

  • Analyzing expenses and their drivers; preparing monthly accruals and accurately reporting on variances vs prior months and vs budgets.

  • Approve vendor bills and expense reports to ensure they are recorded accurately and in accordance with budget.

  • Provide value-added analytical management reporting, including ad hoc requests, to help provide the organization with a deeper understanding of cost changes and help identify additional efficiency opportunities.

  • Develop annual budget(s) and financial forecasts which will drive appropriate and timely decision making; create and maintain detailed budgeting templates.

  • Preparing monthly reporting packages for business leaders and senior management that have a direct impact to drive business decisions.

  • Utilizing technology to drive continuous improvement to PEAK6’s financial accounting processes, reporting and controls.

  • Work with personnel to ensure efficient design and consistent application of controls.

  • Work independently with little direct supervision as well as within a team environment.

  • Able to shift between priorities as needed throughout the workday.

  • Assisting Corporate finance team with other projects, including monthly consolidations and year-end financial statement audits.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

  • 2+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance.

  • A tech forward approach to managing day to day tasks – we love to automate and make things more efficient and so should you!

  • The ability to navigate ambiguity – you won’t know everything and that’s ok!But the ability to research and use your resources is key.

  • The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas, while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement.

  • The ability to adapt to a dynamic and every-changing environment – we are in high growth mode and move quickly to achieve business goals.

  • A strong desire to partner and collaborate with various teams across the organization.

  • Diligence, attention to detail and strong excel skills.

  • Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

  • NetSuite experience is a plus

  • Adaptive Insights experience is a plus

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.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.

Base Salary Range

$57,456-$71,820

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of 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 [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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Top Skills

Adaptive Insights
Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
NetSuite

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