Head of Investment Accounting

Confidential

Chicago, IL

Head of Investment Accounting

About the Company

Rapidly expanding global financial services and insurance carrier undergoing major U.S. transformation

Industry
Insurance

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Head of Investment Accounting to build, scale, and lead the investment finance function for a growing, complex balance sheet. Responsibilities include overseeing daily investment accounting, monthly closes, and statutory, GAAP, and management reporting across diverse asset portfolios. The role partners with senior finance and investment leaders to support multiple asset classes, leads the implementation and optimization of accounting platforms and ledger structures, and supports reinsurance transactions and acquired portfolio integrations. It also involves investment pricing governance, audit and regulatory examination coordination, and collaboration across finance, actuarial, and treasury teams. Candidates should have at least 10 years of accounting experience in the life and annuity or property and casualty insurance industry, or in an insurance-focused public accounting practice. Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting frameworks for insurance products and complex investments is required. Applicants should bring hands-on experience with modern investment accounting systems and hold a bachelor’s degree, along with a CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation.

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