Lead Accountant IV (Contract) - Investment Controllership

Alphanumeric•Richmond, VA

1d•$48 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

Alphanumeric is seeking an experienced Lead Accountant IV to support a high-impact Investment Controllership function within a large, complex financial organization. This role plays a critical part in US GAAP and Statutory accounting, reporting, controls, and automation across diverse investment portfolios. If you're a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys complex analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration - this is a fantastic long-term contract opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting or finance experience
Strong reconciliation and reporting experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency in Excel and MS Office

Nice To Haves

Oracle Financials, TM1, PAM experience
Exposure to Alteryx workflows
CPA or other accounting certifications

Responsibilities

Transaction processing and balance reconciliations
US GAAP, SEC 10-K/Q, and Statutory reporting and disclosures
Evaluating system outputs for proper accounting treatment
Performing SOX controls for owned processes
Researching accounting guidance and improving workflows
Driving process improvements and automation opportunities
Partnering across Finance and Investment teams
Delivering analytical insights and solving complex accounting challenges
Support accounting and reporting for investment portfolios including: Fixed Maturity Securities Commercial Mortgage Loans Middle Market Loans Limited Partnerships CECL (Current Expected Credit Losses)