F&G · 1 day ago
AVP, Accounting Advisory
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expF&G is a national Top Workplace focused on providing security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. The AVP, Accounting Advisory will serve as a senior strategic leader specializing in investments, driving accounting policy excellence and regulatory compliance for the company's investment portfolio while overseeing strategic direction and organizational capability building.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Drive accounting strategy for investment portfolios ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements
Provide executive counsel to senior leadership on and influence the design of complex transactions and their strategic financial reporting implications
Lead organizational change management for accounting policy updates and regulatory changes affecting the investment
Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all investment
Build and lead a high-performing team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Drive cross-functional collaboration at the executive level to optimize business outcomes and reporting efficiency
Serve as primary executive liaison with external auditors (EY) for all accounting policy matters with respect to investments
Represent F&G's interests in industry forums and standard-setting bodies to influence GAAP and SSAP developments
Build strategic relationships with regulatory bodies and industry peers to advance F&G's position on emerging accounting issues
Lead advocacy efforts to minimize adverse regulatory impacts on F&G's business model
Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Proactively identify and mitigate accounting and reporting risks associated with investment activities
Establish robust documentation standards and control frameworks to support audit and regulatory examinations
Exercise professional judgment to understand the commercial substance of transactions and provide appropriate challenge and critique
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting required
Minimum 10 years' experience
Extensive knowledge of complex investments in the insurance industry
An in-depth understanding of the Statutory reporting considerations for investments
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
Flexible - ability to work independently
Exercise sound judgment, present alternatives, and make recommendations
Comfortable working under short timelines and managing multiple tasks
Track record managing people in a manner that allows them to grow and succeed
Comfort raising concerns about timelines when they may not be reasonable
Preferred
CPA is highly preferred
SOX and MAR experience preferred
Benefits
Employee-centric flexible environment
Ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements
Company
F&G
Established in 1959, F&G is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and offers unique life insurance and annuity solutions to meet individual financial security needs through a national network of financial professionals.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (5)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.27BKey Investors
Fidelity National Financial
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $375M
2024-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
John Phelps
EVP, Head of Owned Distribution
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