Manager, Investment Accounting
Location: New York, NY (On-site)
A U.S.-based specialty property & casualty insurance group, part of a global wealth and asset management organization, is seeking a Manager, Investment Accounting to join its growing finance team in New York. This role will be fully on-site and offers an opportunity to lead investment accounting operations, reporting, and process improvements within a dynamic insurance and financial services environment.
Responsibilities
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Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly investment accounting processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of data, analysis, and reporting.
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Maintain investment accounting system data including transactions, pricing, NAIC designations, security classifications, and key mortgage loan metrics (LTV, DSCR).
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Prepare and review quarterly investment reporting schedules, including U.S. GAAP and Statutory disclosures, as well as consolidated reporting packages for the parent company.
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Partner with internal stakeholders across Controllership, Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and the parent company’s finance teams.
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Deliver standard and ad hoc investment reports and analyses for senior leadership.
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Manage internal and external audit deliverables and maintain strong internal controls to ensure audit readiness.
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Cultivate strong relationships with key third-party service providers.
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Lead process improvements, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support special projects.
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Research and document new accounting standards and complex investment structures.
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Oversee fair value assessments, CECL calculations, and impairment analyses.
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Supervise and mentor two senior investment accountants, supporting professional growth and performance development.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
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5-10 years of investment accounting experience, or at least 10 years of accounting experience in the insurance, banking, or broader financial services industry.
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Strong knowledge of investments, investment lifecycle processes, and related U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting standards across multiple asset classes (bonds, equities, limited partnerships, loans, and derivatives).
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Experience with Clearwater Analytics highly preferred; other investment accounting platforms also considered.
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Experience with Oracle general ledger preferred.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
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Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Self-starter with sound judgment and a collaborative mindset.
If interested, please reach out to Jordan Dionne at [email protected].
