Investment Accounting Manager

FBL Financial Group, Inc.•West Des Moines, IA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with and leading a talented, experienced team. The ideal candidate is results-focused, analytically strong, and comfortable navigating complex processes while balancing multiple priorities. If this describes you, Farm Bureau Financial Services just might have the right opportunity for you on our Finance team! Who We Are: At Farm Bureau Financial Services, we make insurance simple so our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance preferred) with 8+ years’ relevant experience.
Supervisory experience.
Certified Public Accountant designation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capable of dealing with all levels of employees as well as outside professionals.
Advanced specialized knowledge of insurance statutory accounting related to investments with additional experience with GAAP.
Results-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a team of professionals.
Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn other software applications specific to the job.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for accurate and timely accounting, reporting, controls, analysis, and process support related to fixed income securities, equities, mortgage loans, short-term investments, private placements, limited partnerships, derivatives, and other invested assets.
The manager will partner closely with Finance, Treasury, Portfolio Management, Actuarial, Operations, external auditors, and other business partners to ensure investment activity is recorded, analyzed, and reported in accordance with statutory accounting, U.S. GAAP, internal policy, and regulatory expectations.
The Investment Accounting Department contributes significantly to our corporate and capital planning activities, and provides analysis that delivers clear, actionable financial insights and communicates emerging issues to management.
Proactively research, investigate, make recommendations and implement changes in areas with potential to have a financial benefit to the Companies. This includes driving process improvement throughout the department to improve efficiencies and allow focus on value added activities.
Facilitate the efficient, accurate, and timely completion of internal and external audits and inquiries.
Responsible for staff development through selection, training, motivating, and performance management. Plan, assign, monitor and adjust workload of employees as needed.