Accounting Senior Advisor - Cigna Investment Management - Investment Accounting & Policy - Hybrid

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Senior Advisor to lead accounting policy across various investment asset classes. This pivotal role involves collaboration with investment management teams to implement workflows, maintain a controlled accounting environment, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, particularly in complex investment issues, derivatives, and real estate accounting. Join a forward-thinking company committed to enhancing lives and making a difference in the healthcare sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive self-starter ready to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience required.
• Public accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of complex investment accounting issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting policy for investment asset classes.
• Support compliance with accounting guidelines and regulations.
• Prepare management reports on investment balances and trends.

Skills

Accounting Policy

US GAAP

Statutory Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Investment Accounting

Derivatives Accounting

Real Estate Accounting

Proactive Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Yardi Real Estate Application

Job description

Accounting Senior Advisor - Cigna Investment Management - Investment Accounting & Policy - Hybrid

Role Summary

The Accounting Senior Advisor will lead accounting policy across all investment asset classes and be responsible for accounting production related to Real Estate & Private Equity Partnerships and Derivatives. This role involves collaboration with Investment Management Front Office and Operational teams to assess new investment transactions, implement workflows, and maintain a controlled accounting environment. Responsibilities include ledger close, US GAAP and Statutory reporting, and internal analysis, requiring independent research and policy formulation reviewed with senior management. The candidate must use judgment and discretion to identify key metrics and provide recommendations to senior management. A bachelor’s degree with an accounting focus and at least eight years of related experience are required.

Major Duties

1. Lead projects with business partners to implement accounting for new strategies & transactions, including research, documentation, and operational controls.
2. Support assessment of emerging accounting guidelines (FASB, SEC, NAIC) for strategic decisions and compliance, including comment letter preparation and implementation.
3. Complete monthly investment activity recordings and analyses with partners in a matrix environment.
4. Support recurring accounting for alternative investments such as real estate and private equity partnerships.
5. Lead derivative accounting processes and collaborate with partners on new derivatives strategies.
6. Initiate process reviews and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
7. Develop and maintain controls related to reporting and operational tasks.
8. Participate in special projects, including system upgrades and enterprise initiatives.
9. Prepare management reports on investment balances, results, and trends for senior leadership.

Qualifications

1. Motivated, proactive self-starter with ownership and results orientation.
2. Excellent communication skills for all levels.
3. Public accounting experience is highly desirable.
4. Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
5. Minimum of eight years in accounting/finance.
6. Experience with complex investment accounting issues is highly desirable.
7. Experience with derivatives and policies is highly desirable.
8. Experience with real estate & private equity accounting is highly desirable.
9. Knowledge of Yardi real estate application is a plus.
10. Strong analytical skills for financial evaluation.
11. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

This position involves compliance with Cigna Investments, Inc.’s Code of Ethics, including personal trading restrictions for Access Persons. Internet connectivity must meet specified speed requirements if working remotely.

About The Cigna Group

Committed to improving health and vitality, The Cigna Group enhances lives through its divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. Join us in making a difference.

Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, age, disability, sex, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations can be requested via email. The company maintains a tobacco-free policy in certain states and considers criminal histories in hiring decisions.