Director, Investment Accounting & GAAP Reporting

National Life Insurance Company; Addison, Montpelier (TX, VT); On-site; USD 122,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

National Life Group in Addison, TX seeks a Director of Investment Accounting to lead a high-performing team and ensure accurate GAAP and statutory reporting for the company’s investment portfolio. You will balance journal-level work with strategic financial insights.

You will partner with auditors and internal groups, drive process improvements, and stay current with regulatory changes. A Bachelor's in Accounting and 7–10 years in investment accounting within regulated financial services are

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of related experience in investment accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and the broader accounting profession.
• Experience with US GAAP Accounting and/or Statutory Reporting.
• Experience with investment accounting within an insurance or other regulated financial services organization.
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve financial issues.
• Ability to continually manage multiple priorities and reprioritize as needed.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to adopt and apply emerging technologies, including generative AI and automation tools, to improve reporting efficiency, effectiveness, and control quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GAAP and statutory accounting for the consolidated investment portfolio and subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end and annual reporting of investment balances.
• Build and maintain relationships with auditors, vendors, and business partners.
• Collaborate with finance, tax, treasury, and operations to meet needs across the organization.
• Lead continuous process improvement, automation, and new reporting technology.
• Support management with metrics, analytics, and investment strategy communication.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting investment accounting and ensure compliance.
• Manage a team of investment accounting professionals with clear goals and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

AI and automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

National Life Group in Addison, TX seeks a Director of Investment Accounting to lead a high-performing team and ensure accurate GAAP and statutory reporting for the company’s investment portfolio. You will balance journal-level work with strategic financial insights.

You will partner with auditors and internal groups, drive process improvements, and stay current with regulatory changes. A Bachelor's in Accounting and 7–10 years in investment accounting within regulated financial services are