Senior Investment Accountant

Summary

Join Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) as a Sr. Investment Accountant and perform various accounting and reporting duties for investments. This role involves monthly accounting close, reconciliations, and control execution for the company's investment portfolio. Collaborate with internal and external teams, challenge existing processes, and drive efficiencies. The position reports to the Manager, Investment Accounting and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Clearwater experience and a professional designation (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.) are preferred. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or other relevant degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related field or combination of experience with a professional designation (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.) considered
• Experience developing process optimization within the boundaries of corporate infrastructure and regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of current processes and overall workflow
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements, internal control enhancements, automation and efficiencies
• Ability to independently learn proficiency in financial systems with the tools and coaching provided
• Ability to brainstorm, research and provide possible solutions to ad hoc questions from the functional area’s business partners
• Ability to perform analysis and challenge the outcome against expected results
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization and interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Able to work & effectively communicate with all levels of management, including executive management
• Support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals and have good consultation and change management skills
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%)

Responsibilities

• Perform timely GAAP/Stat basis reconciliations for investment and investment related accounts (i.e. suspense, accounts payable/receivables) between subledger and general ledger. This includes researching and resolving variances and ensuring completeness and accuracy of general ledger balances
• Manage high volumes of investment-related financial data and transactions with exceptional organizational skills, ensuring accuracy and taking full ownership of assigned processes from inception to completion
• Prepare manual journal entries and extract general ledger details from Oracle on an ad hoc basis
• Perform monthly close tasks and procedures to ensure timely and accurate Clearwater monthly close, proactively communicating and resolving issues with the Clearwater team
• Proactively plan for contingencies and identify, propose, and implement process improvements
• Support internal control objectives through risk identification, control execution, documentation, and gap remediation
• Analyze and interpret investment data and explain the underlying causes of variances and fluctuations
• Prepare responses and documentation for external and internal audit requests
• Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned duties, providing insight to management to support effective decision-making and operational efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearwater experience preferred
• Insurance industry (Life, annuity, reinsurance)
• Professional designation in related field preferred (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.)

Benefits

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements