AVP, Derivatives Accounting
$117,000–$153,000 year
HybridNew York, United States or West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the GAAP and STAT accounting close for the derivatives portfolio, performing balance sheet and income statement attribution and variance analysis. Manage the third-party investment accounting service provider to ensure timely closes while compiling footnotes and schedules for financial statements. Collaborate with the front office on new strategies, evaluate investment results, and prepare analytics packages for finance leaders. Identify and prepare manual journal entries, execute internal financial controls, and assist in developing junior staff across daily, monthly, and quarterly tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 6-10+ years of experience
- 4+ years of derivatives accounting and/or insurance industry experience
- Expertise in US GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles
- Strong research, verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence, credibility and character to liaise across corporate functions
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues both within Resolution Life and throughout the industry
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to develop, coach and train others in an organizational setting
- Sense of urgency and high degree of flexibility
- Ability to act independently in identifying problems while exhibiting judgement and a realistic understanding of issues and interdependencies
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and ethics
- Self-starter with a collaborative approach who values and encourages teamwork
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem-solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience with Clearwater Analytics or Third-Party Investment Accounting model
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