Sr. Investment Accountant

1 month ago

Des Moines, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

The Senior Investment Accountant role completes STAT reporting for investments, assists in preparation of Bluebook schedules, and prepares IMR (Interest Maintenance Reserve) and AVR (Asset Valuation Reserve) calculations. This role will also help support the NAIC Ratings process, completion of surveys and regulatory reporting.

Organization

This position reports to the Manager, Investment Accounting and works closely with an external third-party investment accounting administrator and external investment managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Completion of STAT reporting for investments, including NAIC annual and quarterly statements and related analysis, ensuring completeness, accuracy and the timely delivery of completed results. Provides analysis of results for variance in trends and against expected results.
  • Assist in preparation of Bluebook schedules, which may include Schedule D, DB, B, or BA
  • Preparation of IMR (Interest Maintenance Reserve) and AVR (Asset Valuation Reserve) calculations
  • Provide support for the NAIC Ratings and SVO process
  • Completion of surveys and regulatory reporting
  • Assist with STAT footnotes and audited financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and maintenance of evidence of controls. Assists in the review and maintenance of control documentation and ensures all controls are completed timely.
  • Completes and or assists in the coordination of external auditor, internal audit requests, and state insurance department examinations.
  • Actively seeks and proposes methods for continuing process improvements in the reporting, analysis and system functions.
  • Assists on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Investment Accounting required.
  • Experience developing process optimization within the boundaries of corporate infrastructure and regulatory environment
  • Experience with accounting and reporting for insurance company general account investments and derivatives, valuation of investments or SOX 404 requirements is beneficial.

Preferred Experience

  • CPA
  • Insurance industry (Life, annuity, reinsurance)

Skills and Abilities

  • Highly motivated, self-starter & team player with a high energy level; willingness to aggressively take on responsibility and hold self and others accountable
  • Strong computer knowledge including working knowledge of financial based accounting packages (Clearwater and Oracle experience preferred).
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including usage of complex formulas and general ledger-based add-ins
  • Able to work & effectively communicate with all levels of management, including executive management.
  • Strong verbal and writing skills
  • Unconditional integrity and commitment to achieving goals.
  • Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
  • Support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals and have good consultation and change management skills.
  • Detail oriented problem solver

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Additional Information

Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

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2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022

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