Investment Operations Lead (Hybrid)

Prudential; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Pension plan

Wellness program

Education benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Prudential in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Associate Manager, Investment Operations, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, remote as needed). The role focuses on investment accounting, reporting, and record-keeping, ensuring GAAP/STAT compliance and data integrity.

You will supervise 2–3 accountants, review entries, coordinate monthly deliverables, and participate in analyses and audits. A CPA or public accounting background is a plus, with strong Excel and collaboration skills valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting/Investment Operations with supervisory experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a deadline‑oriented and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Strong accounting, research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and partnering skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to understand and analyze basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• High learning agility and ability to quickly adapt to new systems and technologies.
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA (a plus).
• Strong familiarity with Prudential systems (Oracle ledger, PAM) (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance investment, accounting, reporting, and record-keeping systems.
• Ensure financial statement balances are in accordance with GAAP & STAT principles.
• Supervise a small team of approximately 2–3 accountants and provide feedback and guidance.
• Provide timely and accurate review of accounting entries and ledger reconciliation.
• Coordinate and monitor all daily and monthly deliverables.
• Participate in various analysis and special projects.
• Monitor data integrity.
• Support external and internal audit review and support.
• Overtime required during peak periods.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Learning agility

CPA (a plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (a plus)

Tools

Oracle ledger

PAM

Job description

Prudential in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Associate Manager, Investment Operations, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, remote as needed). The role focuses on investment accounting, reporting, and record-keeping, ensuring GAAP/STAT compliance and data integrity.

You will supervise 2–3 accountants, review entries, coordinate monthly deliverables, and participate in analyses and audits. A CPA or public accounting background is a plus, with strong Excel and collaboration skills valued.