PEAK6 · 2 days ago
Accounting Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expFOCUS, a company founded by PEAK6 Investments, provides innovative cloud-based solutions for the insurance industry. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations, manage financial reporting, and collaborate with various teams to enhance workflow and accounting processes.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Oversee month-end close processes like posting/reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing monthly financial statements, and other accounting/finance responsibilities
Oversee general ledger maintenance including, but not limited to, trial balance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, pricing, and fixed assets
Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
Lead reconciliations of key accounts, including premiums, claims reserves, reinsurance, and investments
Approve vendor bills and expenses
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 statements
Liaise with the compliance department to complete periodic state and federal filings
Collaborate closely with FOCUS’ FP&A, and financial operations teams to continuously improve workflow
Have a 'Hands on' mentality with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with FOCUS’ internal departments and PEAK6 Finance on their ad-hoc projects
Proactively identify opportunities to implement efficiencies and internal controls, accounting policies, and play a key role in the development of cross-business standardization and implementation of accounting processes and automation platforms across FOCUS and PEAK6
Contribute to the enhancement of allocation methodologies
Support initiatives of FP&A Manager, Director of Finance, and senior management
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, operating plans and long-term strategic forecasts
Act as a liaison between accounting and other departments to ensure alignment of goals, and consistency in processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5-7 years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity organization
Experience in the P&C Insurance strongly preferred
Advanced Excel skills and experience with various ERP systems
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
Strong grasp of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements along with the ability to analyze financial results and assess impact of business decisions
Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills; must be able to convey information to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused, and concise manner
Preferred
CPA Preferred
Experience with NetSuite, Workday, Adaptive, FloQast are a plus
Experience working in a carrier environment, with exposure to reinsurance accounting and investment reporting
A tech-forward approach to managing day-to-day tasks – we love to automate and make things more efficient and so should you!
Proficient with generating visual graphs and creating impactful slide presentations
The desire to partner and collaborate with various teams across the organization
Ability to provide value-added management reporting, including ad-hoc requests, to help the organization
Wants to be part of a team that wins
All our team members have these traits. You should, too
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet; Flexible Spending Account
Competitive Salaries
401K Match
Work-Life Balance: Personal Days, PTO Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Two Paid Days for Volunteer Service, Paid Parental Leave
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Support Programs, Including Mental Health
Tuition Reimbursement
Matching Charitable Gift Program
Lucrative Referral Program
Commuter Benefits
Flexibility: Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available
Company
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