Assistant Controller

PEAK6 InsurTech knows that technology rules just about everything, which is why we wanted to bring insurance to the 21st century. We threw the rule book out the window and are forging our own path in the industry, and we want you to join us.
Joining PEAK6 InsurTech won't lead you to just a job, it will lead you to a true career path. We value our employees, understand their career aspirations, and support them in their goals by making sure they have opportunities to develop and advance in a multitude of ways. At its heart, PEAK6 InsurTech, along with our subsidiaries We Insure and Team Focus Insurance Group, is focused on epic innovation and trail-blazing technology to serve our customers and partners better. Learn more about joining and growing in our future-focused environment - and being epic with us!
This is a fully remote position
PEAK6 was brought to life by the idea that success is driven by technology and a strong collaborative process. The passion for that idea powers our firm still, 25 years later. As the Assistant Controller at PEAK6 Insurtech, you'll be integral to managing and maintaining the general ledger for the PEAK6 Insurtech entity and its subsidiary businesses. This individual will report to the Insurtech Director of Finance. 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 Insurtech means that you'll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.
Responsibilities:

• Manage staff accountants of the PEAK6 Insurtech accounting team reporting to you.
• Align accounting processes working with other Insurtech Controller teams and PEAK6 corporate accounting teams such as accounts payable, treasury, payroll, and FP&A.
• Responsible for payroll posting and review, month end close of Insurtech entities, consolidation, intercompany eliminations, revenue reporting, expense analysis, bank reconciliations, capital contributions, intercompany loans; Year-end and periodic budgeting and forecasting for parent entity. Assist in accounting for strategic investments and M&A opportunities.
• Manage the timeliness of the month end close process across businesses, including supporting the preparation, review, and finalization of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Identify and drive process improvements, automation and standardization that will result in greater efficiencies as well as decrease exposure to financial misstatements.
• Assist in building and maintaining adequate controls to ensure the accuracy of corporate and businesses financial statements.
• Assist in and drive aspects of year end audit with external auditors and internal staff.
• Help develop and train a skilled, professional accounting staff to build an effective and efficient team.
• Assist and at times drive evaluation, management of and maintaining software tools for effective and efficient accounting and financial reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• Strong month end close experience including multi sub consolidations
• US GAAP and FASB knowledge
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in complex multi entity organization
• Cross-functional experience operating in a complex organization
• Strong project management, planning and organization skills, including ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement attitude: ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices
• Strong analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail
• Strong commitment to ethics and integrity

Why join the PEAK6 InsurTech Team?
The PEAK6 InsurTech Difference:

• 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

Founded by PEAK6 Investments in 2021, PEAK6 InsurTech began with the vision to challenge the status quo of the insurance industry and to revolutionize it. Along with our subsidiaries We Insure and Team Focus Insurance Group, we know it's not about the corporation, it's about the people. At its heart, PEAK6 InsurTech focuses on developing and implementing innovative technology and processes to serve its customers better. Whether propelling the insurance industry to run more efficiently or bringing together diversified businesses that span the entirety of the insurance lifecycle, PEAK6 InsurTech is dedicated to democratizing insurance and giving customers the power to choose.
This position is not able to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or Washington.
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