Sr. Accounting Manager - Investments | Hybrid

Allianz•Minneapolis, MN

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

You are responsible for managing the Investment Accounting function within the Controller's Department. You manages a team of seven and are the leader on the Team. You will own all of the accounting related functions and day to day responsibilities for the Investment Accounting team. You will collaborate with Investment Operations, Allianz Investment Management (AIM), Accounting Policy and others on implementing new and unique investment types to help finance achieve its goals and objectives. You will report to the Financial Director II. Investment Accounting: Oversees/reviews the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations related to the Company's general account investment portfolio and derivative holdings in accordance with IFRS and Statutory accounting standards. Responsible for the review of financial data delivery to Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other areas in the Company. Prepares complex standard and non-standard reports and analysis. Continuously seeks new methods of analyzing data and understanding results by working with others and understanding trends. Works independently to resolve more complex inquiries, requests or issues. Works collaboratively with other teams to implement new or unique investments types. Strong focus on process improvement and problem solving to identify and implement efficiencies. Projects: Acts as the lead on key projects Identifies problems and issues and develops creative solutions Manages multiple tasks related to the project, establishes clear roles and responsibilities and keeps to a deadline Communicates effectively within the Project Team. Reviews and provides direction to routine deliverables Internal Control Environment: Excellent understanding of the importance of internal controls to a top-tier financial team with meticulous adherence to the controls in place Excellent understanding of internal controls in place relevant to self and team including overall process documentation and testing as well as performing the control Recommends improvements to controls or need for future controls Strong understanding of interrelationship of controls with other areas Leadership and communication: Manages and serves as a role model to the team. Demonstrates resilience and composure under stress. Works to motivate employees by coaching and managing through issues Strong understanding of mission and vision of team, division and company and has the ability to help meet those goals and objectives Is recognized as a "go-to" resource for team and Department. Can take the lead on increasingly complex issues or projects. Has a good ability to anticipates breakdowns and how to minimize impact Has the ability to make strong recommendations Operates with a sense of urgency. Meets deadlines High level of motivation. Takes ownership for ensuring that the teams/divisions work is performed with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness Assists with fostering an environment of collaboration in pursuit of common goals Day-to-day mentorship of all team members. Helps to influence team member career development Manages relationships with internal customers (e.g., from other departments) and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors) Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

Requirements

4+ years of experience required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
Related functional or industry experience, Finance/accounting related professional designations
Knowledge of financial computer systems (e.g., Excel, Essbase, PAM, SAP)
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.

Responsibilities

Oversees/reviews the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations related to the Company's general account investment portfolio and derivative holdings in accordance with IFRS and Statutory accounting standards.
Responsible for the review of financial data delivery to Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other areas in the Company.
Prepares complex standard and non-standard reports and analysis.
Continuously seeks new methods of analyzing data and understanding results by working with others and understanding trends.
Works independently to resolve more complex inquiries, requests or issues.
Works collaboratively with other teams to implement new or unique investments types.
Strong focus on process improvement and problem solving to identify and implement efficiencies.
Acts as the lead on key projects
Identifies problems and issues and develops creative solutions
Manages multiple tasks related to the project, establishes clear roles and responsibilities and keeps to a deadline
Communicates effectively within the Project Team.
Reviews and provides direction to routine deliverables
Excellent understanding of the importance of internal controls to a top-tier financial team with meticulous adherence to the controls in place
Excellent understanding of internal controls in place relevant to self and team including overall process documentation and testing as well as performing the control
Recommends improvements to controls or need for future controls
Strong understanding of interrelationship of controls with other areas
Manages and serves as a role model to the team.
Demonstrates resilience and composure under stress.
Works to motivate employees by coaching and managing through issues
Strong understanding of mission and vision of team, division and company and has the ability to help meet those goals and objectives
Is recognized as a "go-to" resource for team and Department.
Can take the lead on increasingly complex issues or projects.
Has a good ability to anticipates breakdowns and how to minimize impact
Has the ability to make strong recommendations
Operates with a sense of urgency.
Meets deadlines
High level of motivation.
Takes ownership for ensuring that the teams/divisions work is performed with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
Assists with fostering an environment of collaboration in pursuit of common goals
Day-to-day mentorship of all team members.
Helps to influence team member career development
Manages relationships with internal customers (e.g., from other departments) and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors)
Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)