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National Life Group · 2 weeks ago

Director, Investment Accounting

Montpelier, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $179K/yr

7+ years exp

National Life Group is one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies, committed to providing families with stability. The Director of Investment Accounting will lead a team to ensure accurate financial reporting of the investment portfolio while supporting strategic initiatives across the finance organization.

Health CareInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Investment Accounting function, including oversight and direction of GAAP and statutory accounting, and reporting for all asset classes in the Company’s consolidated investment portfolio and its subsidiaries and affiliates

Ensure accurate month-end, quarter-end and annual reporting of balances relating to investment assets, liabilities, income and expenses on a GAAP and statutory basis of accounting

Build and maintain external relationships with auditors, vendors and other business partners

Build and maintain internal relationships with diverse lines of businesses and other parts of the organization, including financial reporting, tax, treasury, and investment operations to support their specific needs

Develop continuous process improvement strategy which includes automation and the implementation of new technology, processes, and reporting, and strengthens controls over investment accounting

Assist management in the development of key business indicators, metrics, analytic reports, and investment-related strategies. Communicate to business leaders and internal business partners on the same

Stay abreast of financial reporting and regulatory developments related to investment accounting which can impact the Company and facilitate compliance with such regulations

Manage a team of investment accounting professionals, including establishing and monitoring of goals, reviewing work completed by team on a timely basis, and ensuring proper communication of investment accounting and corporate policies, practices, and performance

Qualification

Investment AccountingUS GAAP AccountingStatutory ReportingFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementCPA CertificationAnalytic ReportsTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

7 -10 years of related experience required in the areas of investment accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, and the broader accounting profession

Bachelor's degree

Experience with US GAAP Accounting and/or Statutory Reporting

Experience with investment accounting within an insurance or other regulated organization

Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve financial issues

Ability to continually manage multiple priorities and reprioritize as needed