Director, Investment Accounting Operations
Houston, TX, US, 77002
Director, Investment Accounting Operations
American National is seeking a full-time, Director of Investment Accounting Operations to effectively lead team members and safeguard data integrity. To thrive in this position, you should hold a degree in accounting or finance, successfully led teams, and understand the criticality of data integrity.
Onsite Placement Locations: Houston & League City Texas
What will you do?
- Oversee team members and promote their professional growth
- Manage daily business operations
- Actively assess procedural workflows to ensure consistent processes and accurate records are reflected in all investment accounts, positions, security pricing, capital transactions, securities reorganizations, composite memberships, and performance calculations
- Direct the trade order management system and related procedural workflows to ensure consistent processes and accurate records are reflected in trade orders, trade allocations, trade restrictions, and communication with brokers
- Safeguard compliance by actively maintaining policies and procedures
- Ensure the integrity of system data to provide correct recurring and ad-hoc reporting deliverables to both internal and external clients
- Serve as the key operational liaison to all custodians, executing brokers, third party administrators, and related vendors
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through self-initiated professional development
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance
- Big-4 Industry background preferred
- Clearwater system knowledge preferred
- Underwent a system implementation is preferred
- Reconciliation background
- GAAP. and/or STAT. accounting experience
- Hold an active CPA. or display active pursuit
- Insurance industry experience is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership achievement
- Investment / Financial reporting and analysis expertise
- Ability to work hours outside of normal business operations, during any peak periods
Eligible employees may pursue approved industry certifications with reimbursement assistance, on the job study time, and financial incentives. Ask your recruiter for more details!
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: Houston
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