Accounting Manager

PEAK6; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

PEAK6 is seeking an Accounting Manager in Chicago to lead a small corporate accounting team and manage month-end close for the firm and its subsidiaries. You will drive process improvements, automation, and internal controls while supporting external audits.

The role requires a CPA or progress toward CPA, strong US GAAP knowledge, and experience with NetSuite. This is a hybrid Chicago-based position with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA in progress preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity organization.
• Solid month-end close experience, including exposure to multi-subsidiary consolidations.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and FASB; familiarity with SEC and PCAOB requirements a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a corporate accounting team of 1-3, coordinating closely with other corporate accounting functions such as accounts payable, treasury, payroll, and FP&A.
• Support the consolidation of multiple entities, including tracking of intercompany transactions, capital contributions, and loans between the parent and subsidiaries.
• Own the timeliness and accuracy of the month-end close process at the corporate entities and across business units, including preparing, reviewing, and finalizing monthly and annual financial reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate and consistent account coding across the organization.
• Support Treasury in cash movements, tracking, loans, and other cash functions.
• Support Partner equity accounting and communications.
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within corporate accounting to increase efficiency and reduce exposure to financial misstatements.
• Partner with business unit accountants on intercompany transactions and loans to ensure monthly and quarterly close processes result in timely close and accurate financial statements across the firm.
• Help build and maintain internal controls in corporate accounting to ensure the accuracy of corporate and business financial statements.
• Support the year-end audit process, serving as a key point of contact for external auditors and internal staff.
• Train and develop accounting staff, contributing to an effective and efficient team.
• Assist in evaluating and maintaining software tools used for accounting and financial reporting.
• Support the adoption of AI and automation tools within finance to create efficiencies in processes and analysis.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Ethics and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA in progress preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Aug 24, 2026

$99,200 - $124,000/year

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

As the Accounting Manager at PEAK6, you'll play a key role in maintaining the general ledger and supporting the month-end close and consolidation process for PEAK6 and its subsidiary businesses. This individual will report to the Assistant Controller. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities, maximize process efficiency, drive automation, and improve speed to delivery. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a corporate accounting team of 1-3, coordinating closely with other corporate accounting functions such as accounts payable, treasury, payroll, and FP&A.

Support the consolidation of multiple entities, including tracking of intercompany transactions, capital contributions, and loans between the parent and subsidiaries.

Own the timeliness and accuracy of the month-end close process at the corporate entities and across business units, including preparing, reviewing, and finalizing monthly and annual financial reports.

Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate and consistent account coding across the organization.

Support Treasury in cash movements, tracking, loans, and other cash functions.

Support Partner equity accounting and communications.

Identify and drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within corporate accounting to increase efficiency and reduce exposure to financial misstatements.

Partner with business unit accountants on intercompany transactions and loans to ensure monthly and quarterly close processes result in timely close and accurate financial statements across the firm.

Help build and maintain internal controls in corporate accounting to ensure the accuracy of corporate and business financial statements.

Support the year-end audit process, serving as a key point of contact for external auditors and internal staff.

Train and develop accounting staff, contributing to an effective and efficient team.

Assist in evaluating and maintaining software tools used for accounting and financial reporting.

Support the adoption of AI and automation tools within finance to create efficiencies in processes and analysis.

Your Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.

Solid month-end close experience, including exposure to multi-subsidiary consolidations.

Working knowledge of US GAAP and FASB; familiarity with SEC and PCAOB requirements a plus.

Experience with NetSuite is preferred.

3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity organization.

Cross-functional experience working within a growing or complex organization.

Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with or strong interest in leveraging AI for business automation processes.

Continuous improvement mindset; ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices.

Strong analytical ability and attention to detail, with a drive to solve problems.

Strong commitment to ethics and integrity.

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

$99,200-$124,000

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 [e-mail]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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