Investment Accountant – Mid Level

Investment Accountant – Mid Level

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR a Bachelor’s degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 4 years of relevant work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes.
• Proficient knowledge and application of GAAP, STAT and regulatory accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders across CFO and the Enterprise.
• Proficient knowledge of data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies applied in finance or accounting.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel with experience maintaining large accounting or financial data.

Responsibilities

• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) and regulatory accounting treatment to complex investment accounting transactions and demonstrates and shares understanding of key implications.
• Prepares and communicates financial results and analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates accounting efforts with custodians and business partners, including reconciling daily investment activity in the investment accounting system.
• Performs in an accounting advisory capacity to operational business leaders on matters pertaining to business initiatives or strategies.
• Performs the close the books process for the investment portfolios.
• Leads special projects and coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborates and maintains strong relationships with business partners.
• Resolves issues and provides informed, proactive reporting and analysis to enable effective decision making.
• Develops and maintains processes, procedures and tools impacting financial accounting.
• Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system.
• Provides guidance and shares knowledge with team members.
• Participates and supports projects related to accounting systems, legal structures, new product launches and other initiatives, ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting standards.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant work experience performing GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting for investment transactions using an investment accounting system (PAM for Investments, CAMRA, Clearwater Analytics).
• Experience preparing investment schedules and footnotes for statutory and other regulatory filings.
• Experience using Bloomberg Terminal to research moderately complex to complex fixed income instruments.