Senior Investment Accountant / Manager
Location: Parsippany, NJ | Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week
A global insurance and investment management organization is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant / Manager to join its investment accounting team. This role offers hands-on responsibility across investment accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage investment accounting activities, including security accounting, valuation and subledger accuracy.
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly investment close and reporting.
Apply US GAAP, US Statutory (NAIC), IFRS and US Tax accounting principles.
Prepare statutory investment schedules, tax basis calculations and supporting tax reporting.
Investigate complex accounting issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain strong internal controls and support audit and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and tools such as Power BI and Python.
Partner with Finance and Investment Management on technical accounting and reporting matters.
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of investment accounting or finance experience.
Working knowledge of US GAAP, US Statutory and US Tax accounting.
Understanding of fixed income, equities, structured products and alternative investments.
Experience with investment accounting systems and strong Excel skills.
CPA, CA, ACCA or CFA preferred; public accounting experience advantageous.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Exposure to reporting automation and process improvement is beneficial.
Compensation: $130,000-$145,000 base salary, plus benefits.