Senior Analyst Investment Accounting

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The Senior Analyst, Derivatives Investment Accounting will be a key member of the Derivatives Accounting team and will be responsible for accurate and timely accounting for investments and investment programs on an IFRS, USGAAP, STAT basis along with financial statement reporting support, regulatory reporting support and managerial reporting support. Accounting encompasses: Implementation of accounting guidance and policy; Investment system set up review, monitoring transaction set up and processing oversight monitoring and maintenance of investment system feed to general ledger and other systems used for reporting support (IRDB, BRDB, GRDB). Financial statement and regulatory reporting support encompasses legal entity/reporting entity level review and analysis of accounting for investments. Managerial reporting support encompasses portfolio / line of business metric review of accounting for investments.

What you will do:

• Responsible for accounting and presentation of investments according to GAAP, IFRS and statutory standards.
• Responsible for accurate accounting in the sub-ledger system.
• May be tasked with monthly Inv Sub-ledger System close process.
• Reads, understands, questions new guidance and policy papers from Internal Technical Accounting Group and/or Management.
• Implements accounting guidance and policy and assists with implementation of new or updates to guidance/policy
• Has conceptual and research skills to research, read and understand technical accounting pronouncements issued by FASB, SEC, NAIC, OFSI, IASB and others.
• Responsible for accurate general ledger presentation of accounting for investments.
• Understands and supports the accurate presentation of derivatives on the financial statements. Understands categorization from general ledger to financial statements and required disclosures per basis.
• General ledger presentation includes implementation of all guidance related to derivatives including reviews of general ledger results and reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations in Blackline, including creating support for reconciling items
• Assists with implementation of new or updates to guidance/policy. Assists with F/S documentation and disclosure support. May be requested to review F/S or disclosures.
• Works to support investment reporting teamsin their preparation of F/S. Prepare and/or support F/S, regulatory, or managerial reporting efforts monthly and quarterly.
• Responsible for responding to and assisting with audits on investments includes financial audits, regulatory audits, internal audits etc.
• Periodically reviews set up for investments system for investments and GL feed. Test new investment system releases for all processing for investments.
• Participates/assists with new system implementations. Transaction, monthly pricing, security SMF set up oversight and control - daily/monthly/quarterly.
• Special Projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• 4-6 years of related accounting experience; Investment experience preferred

What will set you apart:

• CPA and / or MBA preferred
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong accounting theory skills, research skills and problem solving skills
• Strong conceptual skill in data movement, moderate IT skills

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included in this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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