Investment Accountant – Lead; Alternatives Remote

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

• 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

• 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