Manager, Investment Accounting
About The Position
Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market, with more than $75 billion in assets under management. The Manager, Investment Accounting – Accounting Operations is part of a collaborative, agile team that develops and implements solutions to improve efficiency and outcomes. The role reports to the Senior Manager and may be based in Overland Park, Kansas, or remotely for the right candidate. The company follows a hybrid schedule, with flexibility to work remotely and on-site. The manager leads investment ledger operations across the Eldridge platform, oversees close and reconciliation activities, and manages a team of operations accountants. The position also maintains operational infrastructure and documentation, supports investment onboarding and restructuring, and leads process improvement initiatives. Security Benefit describes itself as a place focused on helping customers to and through retirement. It notes recognition on Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies and Ingram’s 2024 Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- At least 8 years of investment or corporate accounting experience.
- Prior supervisory or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of investment ledger operations and ERP systems.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
- Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and the MS Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred or actively in process.
- Experience with PeopleSoft and PAM preferred.
- Experience with automation tools and data workflows is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day investment ledger operations, including close management, reconciliation approvals, and operational workflows across the Eldridge platform.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes, including trial balance review, post-close income entries, general ledger feed management, and workbook completion.
- Manage cash and reconciliation activities, including weekly wire scrubs, entity-level reconciliations, and subledger-to-general-ledger tie-outs.
- Direct consolidation tagging, journal entries, and entity and account setup processes.
- Oversee investment-level analysis, including income, realized gains and losses, holdings, carry value reviews, and entity ownership updates.
- Maintain and improve operational bot infrastructure, workbook frameworks, and process documentation to support scalability and reduce key-person risk.
- Develop, mentor, and manage a team of operations accountants; set priorities, review work, and support professional development.
- Lead and participate in special projects, including new investment onboarding, restructuring support, and process redesign initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses.
- 33 days of paid time off, including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance.
- Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Life insurance.
- Educational assistance.
- Associate assistance programs for personal and professional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
