Manager, Investment Accounting
Galveston, TX, US, 77550
Job Posting
American National is seeking to hire a full-time team member who will lead accounting personnel responsible for the daily reconciliations of investment-related activities including, but not limited to, transactions, holdings, and bank balances. To be successful in the position, you will have investment accounting, and leadership experience.
Placement Location: Remote, League City and/or Houston Texas campuses
Application deadline: October 31, 2024 or until filled, whichever comes first
Accepting internal applications through October 09, end of business day.
What you will do:
Drive and motivate a team of accounting professionals to ensure the completion of accurate work in a deadline driven environment
Utilize appropriate software as a service for accounting stock, bond, and option investments, and personal computer software systems for variable accounting and reporting
Execute the firm’s systems and workflow across all functions related to investment operations
Drive process improvements, striving to increase efficiency, and ensure best practices
Coordinate and assist team with investment accounting reconciliations
Ensure process feed between systems are accurate, and delivered timely
Assist with the preparation and submission of statutory financial reports required by various state insurance departments, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), and internal management, including the preparation of board reports for four Texas-domiciled life/health (L/H) companies where applicable
Oversee the preparation and review of monthly statutory reporting, and responsible for the effective communication of the results
Supervise the preparation and review of all statutory quarterly and annual filings to NAIC and state insurance departments
Run the preparation and review of annual statutory audited financials and responsible for the coordination of an audit with external auditors
Research new accounting and reporting guidance
Participate on a cross-company team to implement new guidance
Administer the accounting system and related procedural workflows to ensure consistent processes and accurate records related to investment accounts and positions, trade allocations, security pricing, capital transactions, securities reorganizations, composite memberships, and performance calculations
Ensure integrity of system data and maintain capabilities for providing accurate recurring and ad-hoc reporting deliverables to both internal and external clients.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance preferred
Professional work experience in investment accounting and insurance
Leadership experience
CAMRA, Clearwater, SAP, ERP system knowledge is beneficial
CPA. beneficial
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
Hiring Practices
The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Nearest Major Market: Galveston
Nearest Secondary Market: Houston
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