Sr Investment Accounting Analyst

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About the job
What You Can Expect In This Role

Responsible for the preparation of the annual, quarterly and monthly internal and external investment statements and reports. Maintain the investment accounting system, cash flow projections and investment database. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for the department and handle complex work assignments. Work in a positive, professional and collaborative fashion with employees at all levels across the organization.

What You'll Do In This Role

 Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and ‘go to’ individual for the department by handling complex work items and questions presented to the team. Research and understand new accounting and financial reporting requirements including in-depth knowledge of how to apply the existing statutory National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC or STAT) guidelines and most aspects of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) insurance investment accounting to our investment processes and systems.
 Prepare and review annual and quarterly regulatory (i.e. GAAP and STAT) filings for compliance, data quality and overall trend analysis for all investments, including but not limited to long-term bonds, derivatives, equity securities, limited partnerships (and other equity method investments), mortgage loans and short-term investments. Serve as the first point of contact for investment accounting in responding to follow-up questions from internal and external stakeholders.
 Review the daily and monthly asset reconciliation of custodian to investment system, cash flow projections and investment database; address any issues or concerns immediately.
 Collaborate with leaders across the business to develop reporting requirements or identify opportunities for improvements in existing reporting packages. Lead initiatives from ideation to implementation and follow-up with stakeholders to confirm objectives were met.
 Positively collaborate with team members to create and maintain process flow documentation. Analyze current state processes and examine for opportunities to build efficiencies and automation. Review and edit standard operating procedures as needed.
 Prepare and review compliance/regulatory and distribute external reports.
 Execute and lead key controls for the purposes of both the Model Audit Rule (MAR) and the external audit of our year-end GAAP financials and other all product filings with the SEC, with a focus on controls over the investment accounting system. Design and identify all appropriate checks and balances within those key controls, along with ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
 Prepare and review internal reports for management, actuary, finance and investment advisors.
 Prepare and review monthly investment accounting trial balance reconciliations.
 Continuously scrub and enhance data within the investment systems. (i.e. holdings, transactions, security master file, etc.)
 Act as an investment system consultant for users of the system, answering day-to-day questions with security master set-ups, system functions, etc., performing secondary system administrator functions.
 Assist in transferring files in and out of the investment system for a variety of processes including but not limited to: pricing, PSA speeds for mortgage backed securities, NAIC uploads, feeds to Bondedge and Bloomberg, etc.
 Contribute to the development and maintenance of investment accounting policies and procedures documentation (i.e. MAR documentation).
 Communicate effectively with areas outside of Corporate Accounting to proactively identify and implement projects that impact Investment Analysis and Reporting.
 Identify and achieve common objectives across the team and department. Empower team and share important or relevant information; value and use individual differences and talents. Listen and participate in team decisions and actions.
 Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization including several geographic locations.
 The workload may occasionally demand additional work outside of the company's standard 40-hour work week.
 Develop well documented procedures and cross training others.
 Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
 As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
 Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management with a strong accounting background Preferred 
Minimum 5 years' accounting, insurance, financial reporting, auditing or related experience Preferred 
 Previous investment accounting systems experience Preferred 
 Strong familiarity with the investment guidelines as it relates to the various annual and quarterly statements also with the unique aspects of GAAP and statutory insurance accounting as it relates to investment accounting 
 Strong knowledge of the investment system data elements, processes, report schedules and report writers 
 Extensive knowledge of complex investment instruments with the proven ability to build and maintain a strong working relationship with staff and managers within Corporate Accounting and Investments 
 Advanced knowledge in the use of financial databases and spreadsheets 
 Excellent attention to detail 
 Effective oral and written communication skills with an engaging, approachable style. Active listener 
 Exceptional problem solving skills who encourages others to think critically, demonstrated ability to informally coach others 
 Highly organized, self-directed, high level of accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines 
 Exemplifies organizational values in day to day actions 
 CPA and/or working towards CFA Preferred 
 Some travel, mostly between office locations, may be required

Other Requirements

 Criminal background check required.
 This role will be subject to a SEC compliance program, which can include monitoring personal securities transactions, restrictions on outside business activities, as well as other oversight and restrictions.

What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group

 Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
 Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
 Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
 Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
 Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.

Salary Range Information

USD $68,462.00 - USD $128,365.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)