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Allianz Life · 3 days ago

Sr. Accounting Manager - Investments | Hybrid

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $147K/yr

4+ years exp

Allianz Life is a trusted insurance and asset management company. The Sr. Accounting Manager - Investments will manage the Investment Accounting function, oversee a team, and collaborate with various departments to implement new investment types while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees/reviews the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations related to the Company’s general account investment portfolio and derivative holdings in accordance with IFRS and Statutory accounting standards

Responsible for the review of financial data delivery to Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other areas in the Company

Prepares complex standard and non-standard reports and analysis

Collaborates across teams to seek new methods of analyzing data and understanding results and trends

Works independently to resolve more complex inquiries, requests or issues

Works collaboratively with other teams to implement new or unique investment types

Strong focus on process improvement and problem solving to identify and implement efficiencies

Acts as the lead on key projects

Identifies problems and issues and develops creative solutions

Manages multiple tasks related to the project, establishes clear roles and responsibilities and keeps to a deadline

Communicates effectively within the Project Team

Reviews and provides direction to routine deliverables

Excellent understanding of the importance of internal controls to a top-tier financial team with meticulous adherence to the controls in place

Excellent understanding of internal controls relevant to self and team including overall process documentation and testing as well as performing the control

Recommends improvements to controls or need for future controls

Strong understanding of interrelationship of controls with other areas

Manages and serves as a role model to the team. Demonstrates resilience and composure under stress

Works to motivate employees by coaching and managing through issues

Strong understanding of mission and vision of team, division and company and has the ability to help meet those goals and objectives

Is recognized as a 'go-to' resource for team and Department. Can take the lead on increasingly complex issues or projects

Has a good ability to anticipates breakdowns and how to minimize impact

Has the ability to make strong recommendations

Operates with a sense of urgency. Meets deadlines

High level of motivation. Takes ownership for ensuring that the teams/divisions work is performed with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness

Assists with fostering an environment of collaboration in pursuit of common goals

Day-to-day mentorship of all team members. Helps to influence team member career development

Manages relationships with internal customers (e.g., from other departments) and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors)

Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

Qualification

Investment AccountingIFRSFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementExcelSAPFinancial DesignationsData AnalysisLeadershipCommunication

Required

4+ years of experience required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

Related functional or industry experience

Finance/accounting related professional designations

Knowledge of financial computer systems (e.g., Excel, Essbase, PAM, SAP)

You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas

Benefits

A choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan retirement program

Generous annual paid leave

An outstanding 401(k) company match

Life insurance

Discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias

Company

Allianz Life

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Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life®) has been trusted since 1896 to help millions of Americans prepare for financial uncertainties and retirement with a variety of innovative risk management solutions.

Founded in 1896

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees