Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated · 2 weeks ago
VP, Investment Accounting - Financial Reporting
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $219K/yr
12+ years expReinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a purpose-driven organization focused on life- and health-related solutions. The VP of Investment Accounting will lead financial reporting for the company's investment portfolio, ensuring compliance with various accounting guidelines and overseeing the integration of new investment opportunities.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceService Industry
Hiring Manager
Mitchell Burd
Responsibilities
As part of the Investment Accounting senior leadership team, help to define and execute the strategic vision for the function in alignment with Global Finance strategies and Investment strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally to learn and apply complex investment concepts to advise financial impact to new investment structures and strategies
Leads investment accounting reporting activities related to integration of new business opportunities, new asset classes and other new investment related matters
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial reporting processes for invested assets, income, and expenses in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting principles, including preparation of financial statements and related disclosures
Oversee reporting and analysis for capital adequacy regimes (S&P, NAIC RBC, Solvency II, Bermuda BSCR), Tax reporting, ESG sustainability reporting, internal management reporting and plan, and trust reporting
Own the control environment over investment accounting reporting (design, documentation, operating effectiveness), meeting SOX 404 requirements, remediate findings, and mature controls through automation
Coordinates communication with external auditors, external advisors, service providers as well as local accounting offices and internal business stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of investment risks, drive issue resolution, and exchange of data for proper accounting and management reporting
Oversee research and documentation of accounting treatment for new investment strategies and complex instruments, balancing Company’s investment goals, strategies and operational needs with accounting requirements
Develop and maintain accounting policies and position papers for investment-related transactions
Own investment accounting reporting governance, sponsor system enhancements and build data marts and automated dashboards / performance metrics / self-service analytics for Finance and Investments partners for efficient data consolidation, analysis and visual presentation
Leads and manages work area activities including delivery of financial statements, disclosures, and analysis, team/department workflow, establishing and monitoring quality goals, reviewing work completed by direct reports, ensuring quality investment accounting practices and communication to associates and management
Performs management duties including hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and disciplining direct reports. Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. Mentors associates and gives guidance on associate development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience
12+ years accounting or auditing experience
10+ years leadership experience
Advanced experience in GAAP, IFRS and Statutory accounting
Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of accounting/finance, including broad business practices, investment accounting, GAAP, IFRS and/or statutory requirements
People management skills, demonstrating an ability to lead, mentor and develop associates and resolve conflicts; including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility
Investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
Make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning, analysis and the improvement, implementation, and evaluation of programs, processes and policies
Oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to customize message to audiences with a wide variety of backgrounds – intern up to senior leadership
Lead department/cross functional projects, drive change management and liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
Balance priorities, take accountability for deadlines and demonstrate initiative for meeting deliverables with flexibility toward changing business needs
Persuasion and negotiation skills when working with internal/external customers while balancing customer relationship management
Professional and influential to incite enthusiasm for projects as well as to calm confusion and diffuse situations when needed
Preferred
Master's Degree
CPA certification
7+ years insurance/reinsurance or financial services accounting experience
Experience with Power BI, PowerQuery, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL/Query skills
Benefits
Annual bonus plan
Participation in our long-term equity incentive plan
Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits
Company
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35B2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2008-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Hopson
SVP - Investor Relations
Axel Andre
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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