Supervisory Accountant

Security Benefit • Overland Park, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Security Benefit is seeking an experienced Supervisory Accountant, Investment Accounting – Reporting & Audit. The role is part of a collaborative, agile team and focuses on designing, analyzing, and implementing solutions that improve efficiency and meet expectations. The position reports to the Senior Manager and may be based in Overland Park, Kansas, or remotely for the right candidate. The company describes its schedule as hybrid, with flexibility to work remotely and on-site.

The Supervisory Accountant owns the audit process for EI and EWS consolidated reporting, reviews investment-related financial statement disclosures, oversees investment and cash flow schedules, and reviews analyses and consolidation work. The role also coordinates audit activities, maintains control documentation, coaches and reviews the work of accounting staff, partners with Accounting Operations, and improves reporting and audit processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5–8 years of investment accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting and consolidation accounting.
• Experience with investment-related ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines across multiple audit and reporting cycles.
• Strong computer skills, including the MS Office Suite and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

• Prior lead or supervisory experience, such as reviewing others’ work or guiding a team.
• PeopleSoft experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the audit process for EI and EWS consolidated reporting, including PBC preparation for Realized G/L, Income Earned, and Holdings schedules, audit confirmations, and responses to interim and year-end auditor inquiries.
• Review preparation of investment and fair value footnotes and disclosures for audited GAAP financial statements.
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual investment, equity, and cash flow roll-forward schedules across multiple entities.
• Review deferred G/L analysis, intercompany tagging, portfolio tree compares, elimination set checks, and quarterly NCI schedules.
• Coordinate audit logistics with external auditors and internal stakeholders, track open items through resolution, and maintain strong control documentation.
• Guide and coach Senior Accountants and staff by assigning work, reviewing work product, and supporting professional development.
• Partner with the Accounting Operations team to align ledger activity with reported results.
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting and audit workflows, internal controls, and documentation standards.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior