Investment Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

20 days PTO

Excellent benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is hiring an Investment Accounting Manager in Greater Hartford, CT. The role leads a small team, manages monthly close processes, and ensures accurate investment reporting for clients.

The position offers a hybrid work model with a strong focus on process improvements, client interaction, and collaboration with senior leaders in asset management. A CPA and extensive experience in investment accounting are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within investment/financial services.
• Strong investment accounting and financial reporting experience (STAT, GAAP, IFRS).
• Advanced Excel skills; CAMRA experience preferred; SQL reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly investment accounting close processes, reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting for assigned clients.
• Oversee preparation and review of STAT, GAAP, and IFRS investment reporting and regulatory filings, including Schedule D.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the investment accounting staff to ensure quality and timely client reporting.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, auditors, custodians, and portfolio managers on accounting matters.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support new client onboarding and growth initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

CAMRA experience

SQL reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Investment Accounting Manager
Salary: $160,000 – $200,000 + 40% bonus

Greater Hartford, CT

Why This Investment Accounting Manager Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a top-tier asset management organization known for its strong reputation, stability, and collaborative culture.
• Newly created leadership position driven by continued business growth and an expanding client base.
• Lead and develop a team of 2-3 investment accounting professionals while gaining exposure to senior leadership, portfolio managers, auditors, and clients.
• Investment Accounting has experienced significant growth, expanding from 24 to 37 team members over the last four years.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with remote Mondays and Fridays, plus the entire first week of each month remote during month-end close.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, 20 days PTO to start, outstanding benefits, and a culture known for employee retention.

Key Responsibilities for the Investment Accounting Manager:

• The Investment Accounting Manager will manage monthly investment accounting close processes, reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting for assigned clients.
• Oversee preparation and review of STAT, GAAP, and IFRS investment reporting and regulatory filings, including Schedule D reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop investment accounting staff while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of client reporting.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, auditors, custodians, and portfolio managers regarding accounting matters and reporting requests.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support new client onboarding and departmental growth initiatives.

Qualifications for the Investment Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within insurance, investment management, or financial services.
• Strong investment accounting and financial reporting expertise, including STAT, GAAP, and/or IFRS reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required; CAMRA experience highly preferred and SQL reporting experience is a plus.

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