Investment Accounting Lead - GAAP & Statutory Reporting

American Equity; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, based in Des Moines, IA, seeks an Investment Accounting Lead to oversee accounting, reporting, and analysis of investment portfolios across enterprise entities. The role supports monthly/quarterly close, GAAP and Statutory disclosures, and works with external providers and auditors to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong investment accounting experience and the ability to operate with limited supervision, driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance or related field; plus five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Prior experience and proficiency with Excel, Clearwater, PAM, BlackRock Aladdin, WINGS, Gain Compliance, Workiva, Wdesk, and SAP general ledger preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares key deliverables for quarterly GAAP and Statutory investment results packages utilized by senior management, including in-depth analysis and reconciliation of investment income and realized gains/losses across all asset classes.
• Responsible for certain aspects of monthly and quarterly derivative accounting processes, including journal entry activity, management reports, account reconciliations and GAAP and Statutory disclosures and schedules.
• Work closely with third-party accounting service providers to ensure accounting and reporting of investments is performed accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with and provide analysis to various stakeholders and business leaders across the organization.
• Assist in the design, execution and documentation of investment-related SOX controls.
• Work effectively to provide necessary information, reports and analysis for internal/external auditors and internal controls team.
• Lead team automation and process improvement efforts.
• Independently perform ad hoc reporting and other project-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Clearwater

PAM

BlackRock Aladdin

WINGS

Gain Compliance

Workiva

Wdesk

SAP general ledger

Job description

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, based in Des Moines, IA, seeks an Investment Accounting Lead to oversee accounting, reporting, and analysis of investment portfolios across enterprise entities. The role supports monthly/quarterly close, GAAP and Statutory disclosures, and works with external providers and auditors to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring strong investment accounting experience and the ability to operate with limited supervision, driving