The posting
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant Vice President, Investment Accounting based in the United States.
The Assistant Vice President, Investment Accounting will lead day-to-day investment accounting operations and oversee financial reporting for a complex, multi-asset insurance and reinsurance investment portfolio. This leadership role is responsible for delivering accurate month-end and quarter-end closes across multiple accounting frameworks, including U.S. GAAP, U.S. statutory, and Bermuda statutory reporting. You will analyze investment performance, income, yields, realized gains and losses, and portfolio balances to provide meaningful insights to senior leadership. The role also plays a critical part in strengthening internal controls, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards. Working closely with investment managers, finance, actuarial, compliance, and capital teams, you will help integrate new portfolios and improve reporting processes. This is an opportunity to lead a specialized accounting team, automate reporting workflows, and support strategic business growth in a sophisticated financial services environment. The position is remote and offers competitive compensation alongside an annual performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Accountabilities
- Manage daily investment accounting operations and oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple accounting bases.
- Lead the integration of new investment portfolios into the accounting platform, including developing reporting processes, controls, and financial reporting capabilities.
- Prepare and oversee investment performance analysis, including net investment income, realized gains and losses, investment yields, asset balances, and portfolio trends.
- Coordinate the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial reporting materials, including financial statement footnotes, management discussion and analysis (MD&A), statutory investment exhibits, debt covenant reporting, and valuation and audit committee reports.
- Support quarterly earnings releases, annual audited financial statements, rating agency reporting, and other internal and external reporting requirements.
- Oversee investment valuation procedures, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, journal entries, and related accounting controls under GAAP and statutory frameworks.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and the NAIC Model Audit Rule.
- Lead external audit coordination, including audit testing, workpaper preparation, and resolution of audit requests.
- Develop automated investment reporting solutions, analytical tools, and improved processes that strengthen reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and control effectiveness.
- Assess the implications of emerging FASB and NAIC accounting guidance and support the implementation of new standards and accounting policies.
- Partner with front-office investment teams, external asset managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate new transactions and define appropriate accounting and reporting treatments.
- Review financial forecasts, identify emerging trends and potential risks, and provide analysis to support business planning and strategic decisions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop investment accounting professionals, establishing clear priorities and fostering a high-performing team.
- Manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting or Finance, together with a CPA or equivalent accounting certification.
- At least seven years of accounting experience, including three or more years in investment accounting within the insurance or reinsurance industry; Big Four accounting experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience in investment financial reporting and public-company SOX controls.
- Previous experience managing, mentoring, and developing investment accounting professionals.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and statutory investment accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and accounting controls.
- Experience supporting complex investment portfolios, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, valuation processes, and external audits.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to interpret investment results, evaluate forecasts, and identify trends and potential issues.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting topics clearly to stakeholders at different organizational levels.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external asset managers, accounting, compliance, actuarial, management, and technology teams.
- Experience with life insurance, annuity, and property and casualty business lines is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with the Clearwater investment accounting platform is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership skills, sound business judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
- Base salary range of $145,000–$165,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic labor market.
- Annual performance-based bonus tied to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Opportunities to lead a specialized investment accounting function and contribute to strategic business initiatives.
- Professional development opportunities through leadership responsibilities, complex accounting projects, and exposure to evolving investment reporting requirements.
- An inclusive and collaborative work environment that values diverse perspectives, professional expertise, and employee contributions.
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