Responsibilities:
- Lead the accounting and reporting processes for alternative investments, including private equity, limited partnerships, rated note feeders, tax credit investments, and other alternative asset classes
- Review and analyze complex investment transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment under GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, investment schedules, and supporting documentation related to alternative investments and other invested assets
- Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual investment reporting packages, financial statement schedules, and alternative investment disclosures
- Partner with Financial Reporting teams to ensure the accurate presentation and disclosure of investment activity within GAAP and Statutory financial statements
- Lead, coach, and mentor two direct reports, providing technical guidance, workload prioritisation, and development opportunities while reviewing work for accuracy and completeness
- Partner with Investment Operations, Tax, Actuarial, investment managers, custodians, and third-party service providers to resolve accounting, reporting, valuation, and operational issues
- Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors and support audit requests, financial reporting requirements, control activities, and accounting documentation
- Identify and lead process improvements, automation opportunities, and cross-functional projects to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of investment accounting and reporting operations
Skills required:
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial reporting experience with a strong focus on investments, alternative investments, or financial services
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting principles applicable to investment portfolios and alternative investments
- Experience accounting for and reporting on private equity investments, limited partnerships, hedge funds, tax credit investments, or other alternative asset classes
- Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing investment-related financial reporting, disclosures, management reporting, and supporting schedules
- Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting cycles
**Open to candidates from Big 4 with audit experience in investments or insurance**
Please apply or contact [email protected]
