Manager, Investment Accounting

Security Benefit

• $100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • 8+ years of investment accounting or financial reporting experience.
  • CPA preferred or actively in process.
  • Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and consolidation accounting principles.
  • Experience with investment-related ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple audit and reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end audit ownership across multiple entities.
  • Oversee the preparation of investment and fair value footnotes and disclosures for consolidated financial statements.
  • Manage the preparation of consolidated investment, equity, and cash flow rollforward schedules.
  • Direct the review of deferred G/L analysis and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Partner with external and internal audit teams to coordinate logistics and resolve items.
  • Develop, mentor, and manage a team of reporting and audit accountants.
  • Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and internal controls.

Benefits

  • 33 days of paid time off including PTO, holidays, and Volunteer Day.
  • Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match and Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
  • Life Insurance for personal protection.
  • Educational assistance to support career development.
  • Associate assistance programs for personal and professional well-being.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
As a Manager, Investment Accounting - Reporting & Audit, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative, agile team. You'll design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency and exceed expectations.

The Manager, Reporting & Audit position reports to the Senior Manager, and can be based out of Overland Park, Kansas, or remotely for the right candidate. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.
  • Lead end-to-end audit ownership across multiple entities (EI, EWS, Combined, FINCO, and Crawford), including PBC preparation, audit confirmations, and response to interim and year-end auditor inquiries.
  • Oversee the preparation of investment and fair value footnotes and disclosures for both EI and EWS consolidated financial statements.
  • Manage the preparation of consolidated QTD/YTD investment, equity, and cash flow rollforward schedules.
  • Direct the review of deferred G/L analysis, NCI documentation, consolidation tagging entries, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Partner with external audit teams and internal stakeholders to coordinate audit logistics, resolve open items, and maintain strong control documentation.
  • Develop, mentor, and manage a team of reporting and audit accountants; set priorities, review work product, and support professional development.
  • Coordinate with Accounting Operations on cross-functional close and consolidation deliverables.
  • Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, internal controls, and documentation standards.


What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • 8+ years of investment accounting or financial reporting experience.
  • CPA preferred or actively in process.
  • Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and consolidation accounting principles.
  • Experience with investment-related ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple audit and reporting cycles.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (advanced Excel required).
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of management.


Why Choose Security Benefit?
When you join our team, you're not just getting a paycheck - you're getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here's what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:
  • Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
  • 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
  • Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
  • Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
  • Educational assistance to support your career development.
  • Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.


Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We're excited to meet you!

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