Accountant (Part Time)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The companys 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. PEAK6s 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
In this role you will be responsible for directing the day to day accounting functions including the monthly closing of the books regulatory reporting validating the net income invoice review compensation department budgets investor equity reporting and quarterly investor reporting. This person will also be expected to build and present reports on the financial status for senior leadership review and lead internal as well as any external audits that will arise.
Youll be responsible for:
- Leading the daily and monthly accounting processes of the PEAK6 Bruce Marketsfinance
- Prepare and oversee all necessary daily monthly (FOCUS) quarterly and annual regulatory financial filings with our primary SROs ensuring accuracy and timely financialreporting
- Reviewing and maintaining daily capital requirements
- Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget
- Financial Analysis Budgeting and Forecasting
- Oversee and coordinate the month end close
- Manage accounts payable and receivable reviewing large payables and authorizingACH and wire disbursements/payments
- Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets policies procedures and workflow
- Supervising T&E reimbursement process and policies
- Prepares and presents financial results to the senior leadership and prepare quarterlyinvestor reporting financials
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors while managing thepreparation and support of all audit
- Identify and enact policies and procedures that result in better operational workflows forfinance while maintaining the highest regulatory and accounting best practices
- Participate in strategic or regulatory projects
- Engage with Operations Risk Corporate Accounting Shared Services and Complianceto service the needs of the business
- Minimum of 5 years of broker-dealer financial accounting and reporting experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business; or equivalent years of experience
- Series 27 - Financial and Operations Principal Certification (FINOP) with a clean U4 preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting and ability to perform technical accountingresearch as required
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and NetSuite preferred
- Ability to manage at a high level in a dynamic global organization with multiple orchanging mandates
- Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
- Desire to be a hands-on manager and work collaboratively with the operations groupsenior leadership trading and risk
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 We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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