Investment Accounting Lead

American Equity • Houston, TX

16h

About The Position

The Investment Accounting Lead is responsible for performing accounting, reporting and analysis over the investment portfolios of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Holding Company, American National Insurance Company and its' affiliates and subsidiaries. This role participates in monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and is involved in the preparation and review of GAAP and Statutory investment disclosures and schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong investment accounting experience and demonstrate the ability to function with limited assistance from management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance or related field of study; plus five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of the investment industry, including financial data management and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external parties at all levels.
• Knowledge of applicable GAAP and Statutory accounting rules and regulations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong attention to numeric and other detail; ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply to practical situations.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong systems aptitude
• Ability to identify process improvements that create efficiencies and improve work product.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience and proficiency with Excel, Clearwater, PAM, BlackRock Aladdin, WINGS, Gain Compliance, Workiva, Wdesk, and SAP general ledger preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares key deliverables for quarterly GAAP and Statutory investment results packages utilized by senior management, including in-depth analysis and reconciliation of investment income and realized gain/losses across all asset classes.
• Responsible for certain aspects of monthly and quarterly derivative accounting processes, including journal entry activity, management reports, account reconciliations and GAAP and Statutory disclosures and schedules.
• Work closely with third-party accounting service providers to ensure accounting and reporting of investments is performed accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with and provide analysis to various stakeholders and business leaders across the organization.
• Assist in the design, execution and documentation of investment-related SOX controls.
• Work effectively to provide necessary information, reports and analysis for internal/external auditors and internal controls team
• Lead team automation and process improvement efforts.
• Independently perform ad hoc reporting and other project-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level