Peak6 Investments LLC is hiring: Accounting Manager in Chicago

WHO WE ARE Founded in 2024, Bruce Markets was designed to provide seamless digital investor experiences and bring greater reliability to extended-hours trading. No more small players trying to piece together solutions — industry veterans with deep trading and technology experience have arrived. Bruce Markets is a FINRA and SEC registered broker dealer that operates the Bruce ATS, an overnight electronic trading marketplace for U.S. equities and ETFs, powered by Nasdaq. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Accounting Manager for Bruce Markets is a hands-on leader, and the primary person acting as the Financial Operations Principal (FINOP) for the regulated Broker-Dealer. 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. You’ll be responsible for: Leading the daily and monthly accounting processes of Bruce Markets finance Preparing daily, monthly (FOCUS), quarterly, and annual regulatory financial filings with our primary SRO’s, ensuring accuracy and timely financial reporting Reviewing and maintaining daily capital requirements Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting and o verseeing and coordinating the month end close Managing accounts payable and receivable, reviewing large payables and authorizing ACH and wire disbursements/payments Developing and enforcing internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow Supervising T&E reimbursement process and policies Preparing and presenting financial results to the senior leadership, and prepare quarterly investor reporting financials Serving as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, while managing the preparation and support of all audit Identifying policies and procedures that result in better operational workflows for finance, while maintaining the highest regulatory and accounting best practices Participating in strategic or regulatory projects Engaging with Operations, Risk, Corporate Accounting Shared Services, and Compliance to service the needs of the business YOUR EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years of broker-dealer financial accounting and reporting experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business; or equivalent years of experience Series 27 - Financial and Operations Principal Certification (FINOP) with a clean U4 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting and ability to perform technical accounting research 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 or changing mandates Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills Desire to be a hands-on manager and work collaboratively with the operations group, senior 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. Bruce Markets LLC 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. Bruce Markets LLC 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. #Bruce #J-18808-Ljbffr