Investment Accounting Policy Manager

What You Can Expect In This Role

Monitor new accounting guidance applicable to all types of investments. Research, identify and communicate potential impacts to the organization, and participate in any required implementation. Interpret, apply and document accounting guidance applicable to investment transactions.

What You'll Do In This Role

• Perform technical accounting research and provide interpretation of ambiguous and complex accounting literature to address technical accounting questions.
• Monitor new Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting standards and regulatory developments, and collaborate with business partners to determine the potential impact to the organization; advocate for the Company through participation in industry groups.
• Communicate accounting policies, positions and new guidance so that business partners with different levels of expertise can understand relevant implications.
• Draft new accounting policies and position papers relevant to the Company’s capital markets activities and investment transactions.
• Maintain existing accounting and valuation policies covering all types of investments.
• Gain proficiency in investment accounting system and investment accounting processes to assist Investment Accounting in applying changes that result from new accounting guidance.
• Work with external auditors on accounting policies, implementation of new guidance and accounting for complex or unique transactions.
• Partner with Sammons Financial Group Asset Management (SFGAM) and external investment managers to understand and structure new investment strategies and to ensure proper accounting, reporting and capital treatment.
• Review investment related deal documents and legal agreements for accounting and reporting implications.
• Assist in drafting financial statement disclosures regarding new guidance or new transactions.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Preferred
• Minimum 7 years' accounting experience Preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in insurance accounting (e.g. GAAP and SAP) Preferred
• Knowledge of investment structures and accounting Preferred
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting
• High degree of analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate with individuals at various levels across the company
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to various levels across the organization
• High degree of professionalism, motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Extensive understanding of the general ledger, financial reporting system and investment accounting system
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Some travel may be required.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Criminal background check required.
• This role will be subject to a SEC compliance program, which can include monitoring personal securities transactions, restrictions on outside business activities, as well as other oversight and restrictions.
  
  

What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group

• Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
• Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
• Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
• Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.
  
  

Salary Range Information

USD $82,654.00 - USD $172,197.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)