Investment Accounting Senior Manager (Hybrid)

TruStage; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k and retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

TruStage is seeking a Senior Manager, Investment Accounting to own GAAP/STAT accounting for the full investment portfolio, including derivatives, hedging programs, and alternative investments. You will lead a small team and coordinate with Finance, Treasury, and the Investment Management group, ensuring accurate reporting and controls.

You will partner with Risk, Actuarial, and external auditors, drive process improvements, and manage annual reporting for invested assets, RBC inputs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent work experience.
• 7 years of related work experience in finance / accounting.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in finance / accounting.
• CPA; MBA / CMA / CFA preferred.
• Strong MS Office proficiency; Excel advanced.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting policy and application for the investment portfolio under US GAAP and US STAT.
• Direct accounting for derivative and hedging programs, including designation, documentation, and testing.
• Oversee accounting for alternative investments (private credit and real estate).
• Prepare technical accounting memos and white papers; present conclusions to leadership and external auditor.
• Oversee GAAP and STAT investment disclosures in audit reports.

Skills

US GAAP investment accounting

Derivative/hedge accounting

Statutory accounting

Team leadership

Workday/ERP familiarity

Communication with auditors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA; MBA/CMA/CFA preferred

Tools

Workday

PAM / Clearwater Analytics / BlackRock Aladdin

Job description

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition

Position Summary

Trustage is a $6 billion life and property & casualty insurance carrier seeking a Senior Manager, Investment Accounting to own the accounting, reporting, and control environment for the company’s full investment portfolio. This role is responsible for GAAP and statutory accounting across fixed income, structured securities, derivatives/hedging programs, commercial and residential mortgage loans and alternative investments (private credit and real estate), and serves as the primary technical accounting resource for investment-related matters across Finance, Treasury, and the Investment Management team. The role leads a small team and partners closely with other teams in Finance – Controllership on quarterly close, external audit, and emerging technical accounting issues.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting & Statutory Reporting

• Own accounting policy and application for the investment portfolio under US GAAP and US STAT.

• Direct accounting for the company’s derivative and hedging programs, including hedge designation, documentation, and effectiveness testing for programs supporting embedded derivative liabilities (e.g., FIA/index-linked products) and other risk management activities.

• Oversee accounting for alternative investments, including private credit and real estate investments.

• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and white papers on new investment structures, impairment conclusions, and emerging guidance; present conclusions to the Controller and, as needed, the external auditor.

• Oversee GAAP and STAT investment disclosures in audit reports

• Oversee annual statement reporting for invested assets and SVO designation processes.

• Partner with Risk and Actuarial teams on the investment-related inputs to risk-based capital (RBC) calculations and statutory filings.

Close Process & Controls

• Lead the monthly and quarterly investment accounting close, including reconciliation of investment sub-ledgers/systems to the Workday general ledger.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over investment accounting processes.

• Drive process improvement and automation opportunities within investment accounting workflows.

Audit & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the primary investment accounting liaison for the external audit (Deloitte), managing PBC requests, control walkthroughs, and resolution of audit issues.

• Partner with Treasury and the Investment Management team on new investment evaluation, providing feedback, and portfolio strategy from an accounting impact perspective.

People Leadership

• Manage and develop a small team of investment accounting professionals; set priorities, review work product, and build technical bench strength.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent work experience

• 7 years of related work experience in finance / accounting

• 3 years of supervisory experience in finance / accounting

• CPA; MBA / CMA / CFA preferred

• Demonstrated Project Management / Process Improvement experience

• Highly proficient in MS Office Applications; Advanced user of MS Office (Excel) preferred

• Proven ability to recruit, retain and develop high-quality individuals

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence business leaders throughout the organization that have varying backgrounds and business acumen

• Proven thought leader with ability to drive positive change across an organization

• Ability to prioritize and deploy resources consistent with organizational goals, evaluate alternatives and negotiate for additional resources

• Proficient with ERP / Financial / Accounting systems (ex. General Ledger, Insurance Annual Statement, etc.); background in Insurance Accounting (STAT & GAAP) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP investment accounting and NAIC statutory accounting principles.

• Direct experience with derivative/hedge accounting, including effectiveness testing and documentation.

• Demonstrated experience managing external audit relationships for investment-related balances.

• Experience with alternative investment accounting (private credit, private equity, real estate).

• Experience with Workday Financials and/or investment accounting/portfolio systems (e.g., P.A.M. , Clearwater Analytics, BlackRock Aladdin, or similar).

• Life insurance product knowledge, particularly fixed indexed annuity or other products with embedded derivatives.

• People management experience.

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Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan and exemption status.

Base Salary Range:

$121,500.00 - $182,300.00

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan. Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees. We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when “life happens,” you can focus on what’s most important.

Accommodation request

TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the accessibility department.