We have partnered with our client in their search for a Finance Transaction Integration Accountant. This role will support the finance and accounting integration of new and complex investment transactions and structures, from initial diligence and accounting analysis through ledger implementation, financial reporting, processes, and controls.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned accounting professional with a strong investment accounting foundation, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate accounting conclusions into practical solutions across the finance environment. This individual must be hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable supporting different transaction types as business priorities evolve.
Responsibilities
- Support the finance and accounting integration of new and complex investment transactions and structures, from diligence through implementation and ongoing reporting.
- Analyze underlying investments and transaction structures to determine their accounting and downstream finance implications.
- Translate Accounting Policy conclusions into practical ledger structures, accounting flows, reporting requirements, processes, and controls.
- Evaluate complex investment structures and determine how they should be incorporated into the general ledger and reporting environment.
- Identify the financial reporting and internal control implications of new transactions.
- Establish and enhance transaction-related accounting processes and controls as the Finance Transaction Integration function continues to develop.
- Partner with Investment Accounting, Investment Operations, Accounting Policy, and other finance stakeholders when additional subject-matter expertise is required.
- Support reinsurance transactions and other accounting workstreams as priorities and transaction volume shift.
- Work across finance functions to ensure transactions are accurately and consistently reflected throughout the accounting and reporting environment.
- Learn and operate effectively within proprietary or internally developed technology environments.
Required Qualifications
- Solid investment accounting foundation, with experience supporting complex investments and/or transaction structures.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to assess unfamiliar or evolving transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to translate accounting conclusions into ledger configurations, accounting entries, reporting requirements, processes, and controls.
- Experience evaluating the downstream accounting, reporting, and control implications of investment transactions.
- Hands-on and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across multiple transaction types and accounting areas.
- Experience collaborating across Accounting, Finance, and related functional teams.
- Ability to learn new systems and technology environments quickly.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with complex investment structures and related accounting considerations, including exposure to Variable Interest Entities (VIE) and/or consolidation accounting a plus.
- Insurance and/or reinsurance accounting experience.
- Experience establishing or improving accounting processes, controls, or operating models.
Title Finance Transaction Integration Accountant
Location Remote
Client Industry Insurance
Compensation $90 to $110/hr
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