Tax Manager
PEAK6 was brought to life by the idea that there are smarter and better ways to be financially savvy. The passion for that idea powers our firm still. As a Tax Manager at PEAK6, you will be a part of exploring fresh ideas that may benefit our financial services and trading businesses, and our investment companies. Working in finance at PEAK6 means you’ll be collaborating with some of the sharpest minds in the investment and financial industries, and that you’ll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Overseeing, managing and advising on all tax compliance and tax controllership activities for PEAK6 and its portfolio of businesses including Capital Management (proprietary trading) and Apex Clearing Corporation (clearing services).
- Working with the company’s external providers on tax return preparation and reporting.
- Forecasting the firm’s taxable income position and effective tax rate.
- Build and maintain deferred tax schedules and other tax records.
- Responding to state and federal regulatory agency notices.
- Ensuring overall compliance with tax laws.
- Effectively utilizing technology to enhance information management and data production needed for tax filings.
- Working with the firm’s Tax Director on tax research and planning issues related to the development of tax strategies across the entire PEAK6 organization and any new business initiatives.
You’ll gain loads of experience in this role but before you do, you should have:
- 6-10 years of direct Tax experience.
- Experience in the financial services/trading industry and/or understanding of partnership tax rules.
- CPA or Masters in Taxation preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in identifying and applying tools for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Proficient in excel and familiarity with tax return preparation software.
All of our employees have these traits. You should, too.
Ownership Collaboration
Grit Adaptability
Life at PEAK6
We want you to like coming to work so we work really hard to make your job fun and different from any other.
As a PEAK6 Tax Manager you can enjoy:
- Generous medical, vision and dental plans
- Matching 401(k) programs
- Adoption assistance & family leave
- Sabbatical program
- Speakers Series
- Massage days
- Poker tournament with a grand prize of a World Series of Poker buy in
- Sports leagues
- Cornhole tournaments
- Annual PEAK6 Party
- Yoga classes
- Tuition reimbursement
- Lasik eye discount
- Philanthropy events
- Annual wellness screens and flu shots
- Bagel Fridays/expiration lunches
- Birthday gifts
- Charitable matching gift program