Director, Investment Accounting

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

You desire impactful work. You’re RGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. A Brief Overview Collaborates amongst functional areas to accurately understand and summarize investment accounting policies, including evaluating risk and challenges. Works with Vice President and others on the team to develop areas of focus for accounting, process or reporting improvements and works to implement approved changes What you will do Evaluates accounting implications of new investment strategies, and documents accounting policies for investments. Reviews and analyzes Investment Accounting information ensuring accuracy of data and value-add analysis and reporting. Participates in the design and structure of Investment Accounting solutions that lead to efficient controls and processes as well as improved analysis and reporting. Works with various business units to ensure information needed is provided in a timely manner. Works with other functional areas to achieve efficient and effective accounting and reporting practices and procedures. Collaborates within Investment Accounting to support peers’ teams. Coordinates and summarizes investment information for internal and external examiners. Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. Mentors associates and gives guidance on associate development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting/Finance or Business Administration or equivalent related work experience
8+ Years insurance accounting, auditing or Investment Accounting experience
2+ Years supervisory or management experience
Basic Word, intermediate Excel and SQL/Query skills
Advanced knowledge of broad business practices
Knowledge of Investment Accounting and financial transactions.
Highly advanced knowledge of accounting/finance, including tax accounting and GAAP and statutory requirements
Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received;
Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional and technical disciplines
Advanced investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills;
Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
Ability to work well within a team environment, participate in department/team projects and balance detail with departmental objectives
Advanced ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously
Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management
Advanced persuasion and negotiating skills when working with internal/external customers
Highly advanced level of people management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates; including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility;
Ability to resolve conflict and foster teamwork

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or CPA
Public accounting experience
Advanced experience with GAAP accounting
3+ Years insurance/reinsurance accounting experience
FLMI or CFA Charter holder

Responsibilities

Evaluates accounting implications of new investment strategies, and documents accounting policies for investments.
Reviews and analyzes Investment Accounting information ensuring accuracy of data and value-add analysis and reporting.
Participates in the design and structure of Investment Accounting solutions that lead to efficient controls and processes as well as improved analysis and reporting.
Works with various business units to ensure information needed is provided in a timely manner.
Works with other functional areas to achieve efficient and effective accounting and reporting practices and procedures.
Collaborates within Investment Accounting to support peers’ teams.
Coordinates and summarizes investment information for internal and external examiners.
Fosters a positive and engaged work environment.
Mentors associates and gives guidance on associate development.