Manager, Investment Accounting

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

Manages the analysis and preparation of the appropriate investment accounting for various asset classes. Performs managerial duties or reviewing work related to assigned processes and to develop and mentor associates. Recommends and participates in the development and implementation of process improvements that may extend beyond the area of oversight.

What you will do

• Works with Business Lead to develop areas of focus for accounting, process or reporting improvements. Gathers information to accurately understand and summarize issues, evaluates risk and challenges, works collaboratively to propose recommendations and works to implement approved changes.
• Performs accounting functions and maintains and prepares month-end, quarter-end and annual files (GAAP, STAT & IFRS) for assigned asset and investment accounting areas.
• Provides support to business segments, Investments and other interested parties to ensure that all items are processed appropriately on the various investment accounting systems.
• Coordinates and summarizes investment information for internal and external examiners.
• Researches, reviews and analyzes investment data/reports, provides solutions to resolve issues, and prepares reports.
• Provides support to Executive Director, as needed, including special projects as well as direct supervision of Investment Accounting Analysts and/or Senior Investment Accountants and indirect supervision of other associates in the department.
• Performs supervisory duties, including, but not limited to hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and disciplining direct reports. Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. Mentors associates and gives guidance on associate development.
• Maintains working relationships with external contacts which includes investment advisors, investment accounting managers, external/internal examiners and with internal departments.
• Works with other functional areas in RGA to achieve efficient and effective accounting and reporting practices and procedures and responds to and requests from other functional areas on various inquires.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience
• 5+ years accounting or auditing experience including 1-3 years insurance accounting experience (statutory)
• 2-5 years supervisory/management experience

Preferred

• Master's Degree, CPA
• Progress towards FLMI
• PeopleSoft or other accounting software applications experience
• Advanced experience with Statutory, GAAP or IFRS accounting
• Insurance/Reinsurance financial reporting experience
• Mortgage Loan experience

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Competent knowledge in Statutory, GAAP and IFRS accounting
• Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance theory and application and financial reporting
• Advanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.
• Advanced investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
• Advanced people management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates; including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility
• Basic Word, intermediate Excel and SQL/Query skills

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of investments and investment accounting

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:

$87,050.00 - $131,450.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.