Private Equity and Alternative Asset Accounting Lead

Symetra; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Symetra seeks a Private Equity and Alternative Asset Accounting and Reporting Lead to oversee accounting and reporting for its alternative investment portfolio, including private equity, limited partnerships, and tax credit investments.

You will act as a technical leader within Investment Accounting, guiding two direct reports and coordinating with Financial Reporting, Tax, Actuarial, and external providers to ensure complete and accurate disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial reporting experience with a focus on investments or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting principles for investment portfolios.
• Experience accounting for private equity, limited partnerships, hedge funds, tax credit investments, or similar.
• Experience preparing or reviewing investment-related financial reporting and disclosures.
• Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting cycles.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and reporting for alternative investments (private equity, limited partnerships, tax credit investments, and other asset classes).
• Review complex investment transactions for GAAP and Statutory treatment.
• Approve journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and disclosures.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly/annual investment reporting packages.
• Ensure accurate presentation of investment activity in GAAP and Statutory statements.
• Perform research and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions.
• Coach and mentor two direct reports and review their work for accuracy.
• Analyze investment results including capital calls, distributions, and gains/losses.
• Collaborate with Investment Operations, Tax, Actuarial, and external service providers to resolve issues.
• Liaise with auditors and support audit requests and control activities.
• Identify and lead process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Investment accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Technical accounting research

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

Mentoring / coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Private Equity and Alternative Asset Accounting and Reporting Lead

The Lead Alternative Investments Accounting Analyst is responsible for leading the accounting and reporting activities for the company's alternative investment portfolio, including private equity, limited partnerships, rated note feeders, and tax credit investments. This role serves as a technical leader within the Investment Accounting team, overseeing key accounting, reporting, disclosure, and control processes related to alternative investments under both GAAP and Statutory accounting frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment accounting and financial reporting, along with the ability to lead others through complex accounting and disclosure matters. This position combines technical accounting responsibilities with people leadership and oversight of two direct reports. The role partners closely with Financial Reporting, Tax, Actuarial, Investment Operations, Internal Audit, investment managers, and external service providers to ensure accurate accounting records, financial statement disclosures, and reporting of investment activity.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and reporting processes for alternative investments, including private equity, limited partnerships, rated note feeders, tax credit investments, and other alternative asset classes
• Review and analyze complex investment transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment under GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, investment schedules, and supporting documentation related to alternative investments and other invested assets
• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual investment reporting packages, financial statement schedules, and alternative investment disclosures
• Partner with Financial Reporting teams to ensure the accurate presentation and disclosure of investment activity within GAAP and Statutory financial statements
• Perform technical accounting research, document accounting conclusions, and provide guidance on new or complex investment transactions
• Lead, coach, and mentor two direct reports, providing technical guidance, workload prioritization, and development opportunities while reviewing work for accuracy and completeness
• Perform and review analyses of investment results, including capital calls, distributions, valuation changes, equity method income, impairments, and realized and unrealized gains and losses
• Partner with Investment Operations, Tax, Actuarial, investment managers, custodians, and third-party service providers to resolve accounting, reporting, valuation, and operational issues
• Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors and support audit requests, financial reporting requirements, control activities, and accounting documentation
• Identify and lead process improvements, automation opportunities, and cross-functional projects to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of investment accounting and reporting operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial reporting experience with a strong focus on investments, alternative investments, or financial services
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting principles applicable to investment portfolios and alternative investments
• Experience accounting for and reporting on private equity investments, limited partnerships, hedge funds, tax credit investments, or other alternative asset classes
• Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing investment-related financial reporting, disclosures, management reporting, and supporting schedules
• Experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting cycles
• Strong technical accounting research skills with the ability to interpret accounting guidance, document conclusions, and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accounting analyses, disclosures, and supporting documentation
• Experience analyzing investment results, including capital activity, valuation changes, equity method accounting, impairments, and realized and unrealized gains and losses
• Ability to effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting concepts to leadership, auditors, business partners, investment managers, and external service providers
• Experience leading projects, process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, or cross-functional efforts involving accounting and reporting functions
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising accounting professionals; prior responsibility for direct reports preferred
• CPA designation preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality results in a fast-paced environment

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
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When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered