Senior Investment Accounting Lead

American Equity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Investment Accounting Lead at American Equity Investment Life Insurance Holding Company is responsible for accounting, reporting and analysis of investment portfolios across affiliated entities. You will participate in monthly and quarterly closes and prepare GAAP and Statutory disclosures.

The role requires strong investment accounting experience, ability to work with limited supervision, lead automation efforts, and collaborate with stakeholders and auditors to ensure accurate, timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Excel and major accounting/reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly GAAP and Statutory investment results packages.
• Reconcile investment income and gains/losses across asset classes.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly derivative accounting processes and disclosures.
• Collaborate with external service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead automation and process improvement efforts; assist auditors.

Skills

Investment accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Clearwater

PAM

BlackRock Aladdin

WINGS

Gain Compliance

Workiva/Wdesk

SAP general ledger

Job description

The Investment Accounting Lead at American Equity Investment Life Insurance Holding Company is responsible for accounting, reporting and analysis of investment portfolios across affiliated entities. You will participate in monthly and quarterly closes and prepare GAAP and Statutory disclosures.

The role requires strong investment accounting experience, ability to work with limited supervision, lead automation efforts, and collaborate with stakeholders and auditors to ensure accurate, timely