Investment Accounting Manager

Gen Re•Farmington, CT

5d•$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. It requires regular interaction with clients, NEAM portfolio managers, auditors, custodians, and senior leadership. The manager oversees investment reporting and regulatory and financial statement packages across applicable reporting bases, leads staff development and workflow improvements, and serves as a primary contact on accounting matters and reporting requests. The position also supports department goals, resource planning, client onboarding, and issue resolution, while promoting responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, analysis, and service delivery. NEAM offers a hybrid schedule: remote on Monday and Friday, and in the Farmington, Connecticut office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The stated base salary range is $150,000–$200,000. Employees may also be eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and bonus or incentive compensation where applicable. Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree 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 Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros; 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 another relevant professional designation.
Experience with STAT, GAAP, and/or IFRS reporting.
SQL report-writing experience.
CAMRA experience, described as highly desired.

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 completed accurately, covering cash, trades, income, dividends, and special deposits; escalate and resolve discrepancies with clients and custodians.
Develop and maintain an 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 regarding financial results, accounting matters, and special reporting requests.
Lead the 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 clients’ 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 the responsible use of AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency, analysis, and service delivery.