Investment Accounting Manager

Gen Re Corporation•Farmington, CT

2d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Accounting Manager manages monthly investment accounting, book close, account reconciliation and analysis, and timely, accurate financial reporting for assigned investment accounting clients. The role provides day-to-day leadership to investment accounting staff, maintains strong internal controls, and ensures deadlines are met across transaction processing, cash reconciliation, regulatory reporting and client deliverables. The position has regular contact with clients, NEAM portfolio managers, auditors, custodians and senior leadership. It combines technical accounting and reporting expertise with leadership, communication and client-service responsibilities. The manager also supports process and control improvements, client onboarding, resource planning, issue resolution, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve operational efficiency and service delivery. NEAM currently offers a hybrid schedule: remote on Monday and Friday, with work in the Farmington, Connecticut office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The stated base salary range is $150,000–$200,000. Employees may also be eligible for benefits and bonus or incentive compensation, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in accounting.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in insurance, investment management or financial services, including experience reviewing others’ work or leading projects.
Strong knowledge of investment accounting and financial reporting.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, delegation and problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables and macros, and ability to learn and use investment accounting and reporting systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize team workflows and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, client-service and relationship-management skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA or other relevant professional designation.
Experience with STAT, GAAP and/or IFRS reporting.
SQL report-writing experience.
CAMRA experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the timely preparation and review of monthly investment reporting packages for STAT, GAAP, IFRS and other reporting bases.
Oversee preparation and review of statutory quarterly and annual Schedule D regulatory reports and GAAP financial statement and footnote packages for investment accounting clients.
Ensure daily account reconciliations to custodial and/or external manager records are accurate, including cash, trades, income, dividends and special deposits; escalate and resolve discrepancies with clients and custodians.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of each client’s general ledger structure, reporting requirements, accounting policies and service expectations.
Lead, coach and develop investment accounting staff; assign work, review deliverables, provide technical guidance, and support performance and career development.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, auditors and NEAM portfolio managers on financial results, accounting matters and special reporting requests.
Lead development and implementation of procedures, controls and workflow improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, scalability and client service.
Oversee maintenance and review of monthly performance results for client portfolios.
Review PIK schedules, anticipate activity, and ensure transactions are recorded completely and accurately.
Collaborate with Investment Accounting leadership and cross-functional partners on department goals, resource planning, new client onboarding and issue resolution.
Promote responsible use of AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency, analysis and service delivery.