Senior Investment Accountant

We have partnered with our client in their search for a senior-level Investment Accounting Consultant to provide investment accounting oversight, review support, and knowledge transfer during a critical period of transition. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert focused on statutory investment reporting, Schedule D review, fixed income accounting, NAIC filings, and year-end close activities.

This role is not a day-to-day preparer position. Instead, the consultant will operate as a reviewer and advisor, validating work products, identifying potential reporting issues, strengthening controls, and ensuring continuity of knowledge and operations within the investment accounting function.

• Review and oversee statutory investment accounting and reporting activities.
• Perform detailed review of Schedule D reporting and related investment disclosures.
• Review and validate NAIC filings for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide guidance on fixed income investment accounting, including valuation, amortization, and reporting considerations.
• Support year-end close activities related to the investment portfolio.
• Review investment accounting reconciliations, controls, and reporting processes.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and investment teams to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced team members.
• Identify process risks, reporting concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and operational continuity ahead of an upcoming retirement.

• 15+ years of insurance investment accounting experience.
• Strong background in statutory (STAT) reporting.
• Deep expertise with Schedule D reporting, preferably at a review or approval level.
• Extensive fixed income accounting experience.
• Experience reviewing and validating NAIC filings.
• Prior year-end close support experience within an insurance investment accounting environment.
• Experience serving as a reviewer, approver, or SME rather than exclusively a preparer.
• Strong understanding of investment accounting reconciliations, controls, and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to provide knowledge transfer and operational support during leadership or staffing transitions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Life insurance and retirement industry experience.
• PAM (Portfolio Accounting Manager) experience.
• Experience working in large insurance company investment accounting environments.
• Prior leadership experience at the Senior Manager or Director level.

• Senior Manager or Director-level investment accounting professional.
• Hands-on technical expert capable of rolling up sleeves while remaining focused on review and oversight responsibilities.
• Comfortable advising teams, challenging assumptions, and identifying reporting risks.
• Strong collaborator who can effectively partner with accounting, finance, treasury, and investment management stakeholders.

• Statutory Accounting (STAT)
• Schedule D Reporting
• NAIC Filings
• Fixed Income Investments
• Investment Accounting Controls
• Investment Reconciliations
• Year-End Close
• PAM (Preferred)

Title Sr Investment Accountant

Location New York City (Hybrid)

Client Industry Insurance

Compensation $80-$85/hr