Nationallifeinsurancecompany AVP, Investment Accounting manages investment accounting activities including GAAP and statutory reporting across asset classes. Oversees month-end reporting and builds relationships with auditors and business partners.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the Investment Accounting function, including oversight and direction of GAAP and statutory accounting, reporting for all asset classes in the Company’s consolidated investment portfolio
Including, but not limited to Bonds, RML’s, CML’s, alternative investments, debt and equity securities, private equity/private placements, and other financial instruments.
Ensure accurate month-end, quarter-end and annual reporting of balances relating to investment assets, liabilities, income and expenses on a GAAP and statutory basis of accounting.
Build and maintain external relationships with auditors, vendors and other business partners.
Build and maintain internal relationships with diverse lines of businesses and other parts of the organization, including financial reporting, tax, treasury, and investment operations to support their specific needs.
Assist management in the development of key business indicators, metrics, analytic reports, and investment-related strategies. Communicate with business leaders and internal business partners on the same.
Stay abreast of financial reporting and regulatory developments related to investment accounting.
Manage a team of investment accounting professionals, including establishing and monitoring goals, reviewing work completed by team on a timely basis, and ensuring proper communication of investment accounting and corporate policies, practices, and performance.
Demonstrated ability to deploy generative AI tools to enhance reporting, audit support, and regulatory documentation processes is also considered a strong plus.
Qualification
Bachelor's degreeCPA (preferred)Ability to anticipateAI Proficiency ExpectationsAt National Life GroupAll applicants are expected to
Required
14+ years of investment accounting experience and financial reporting.
Bachelor's degree, concentration in accounting.
CPA (preferred).
Solid experience with US GAAP and Statutory Accounting as it relates to simple and complex investment products within the insurance industry, including expertise with private credit.
Proven ability to meet daily/monthly/quarterly/annual deliverables.
Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve financial issues.
Ability to continually manage multiple priorities.
Curiosity about emerging technologies and their application in regulated environments
Bias toward innovation and experimentation within strong governance frameworks
AI Proficiency Expectations
At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.