My client, a prominent global property and casualty insurance company, is seeking to hire an AVP of Investment Accounting to enhance their investment accounting function at their Jersey City office.
The AVP of Investment Accounting is a key member of the Finance organization, supporting the Vice President of Investment Accounting. The role includes:
- Managing the monthly U.S. and local GAAP/Statutory financial close for domestic and international entities.
- Overseeing U.S. GAAP footnote disclosures and external reporting, including quarterly and annual U.S. Statutory reports.
- Supervising the accounting for key estimates and maintaining control processes.
Key requirements include proficiency in Clearwater Analytics and Oracle ERP, and familiarity with:
- ASC Topics 320-326.
- Foreign currency matters, equity method accounting, consolidations, and fair value measurements.
- Various international GAAPs, including UK GAAP, Irish GAAP, and IFRS.
Additionally, the AVP is responsible for the professional development of team members.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations and monthly financial closes for investment portfolios under U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and local accounting bases, coordinating the quarterly close calendar.
- Serve as a primary contact for issue resolution and collaborate with colleagues on ad hoc reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
- Enhance processes for recording and reconciling investment accounting entries, including improving Excel processes and coordinating with ERP/HFM teams.
- Lead Clearwater projects and implementations.
- Prepare quarterly credit allowance analyses and present findings to Senior Management, drafting Committee meeting minutes.
- Manage U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting for alternative investments and maintain the Clearwater LPx tool.
- Research and advise on technical accounting matters, including drafting policy memorandums.
- Oversee the investments section for the annual AM Best Survey and review U.S. GAAP financial statement footnotes and cash flow statement sections in collaboration with the Financial Reporting Team.
- Monitor the career development of team members, including goal setting and performance reviews.