Investment Accounting Director

About the role

Although we prefer candidates from the St. Petersburg or Tampa area, we are also open to East Coast candidates interested in working remotely.

What you will be doing

• Leadership & Management
• - Assist with leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing investment accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• - Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly close activities related to investment accounting and reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls
• - Manage relationships with internal partners and external auditors
• - Work closely with the VP of Investment Accounting to ensure depth of knowledge for all critical processes
• Investment Accounting, Reporting & Analytics
• - Oversee accounting, and financial and regulatory reporting for all investment asset classes, which may include fixed income securities, structured products, public and private equity, derivatives, mortgage loans and real estate, alternative investments (primarily fund investments, rated note structures)
• - Review VIE analysis and consolidation conclusions
• - Own the accounting and reporting of our private equity portfolio
• - Ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance (e.g., US GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, or other frameworks as applicable)
• - Review financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting
• - Ensure accuracy and completeness of investment-related disclosures for regulatory filings
• - Maintain and enhance internal controls
• - Oversee pre and post-close portfolio analytics, report on investment-related KPIs
• - Partner with internal teams as necessary (FP&A, Investment Management, and Reporting teams) to support BAU and strategic initiatives

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of investment accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of complex investment products and related accounting standards.
• Prior leadership and team management experience
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Experience with Clearwater and Canoe preferred
• Advanced Excel/Alteryx skills preferred
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, SAP, Solvency, and BMA investment accounting and reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills
• Experience with investment valuation, CECL/impairments, cash flows
• Excellent communication and business partnership skills
• Proven ability to lead change and drive process improvements.
• Ability to respectfully challenge the current state and recommend improvements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Advanced Excel/Alteryx skills

Your Benefits

• Enstar offers best-in-class Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverage.
• Board-certified doctors and pediatricians are available virtually 24/7 for urgent care.
• Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expenses.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-being.
• Optional Pet & Home/Auto Insurance.
• Wellness Reimbursement program (up to $600 annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.).
• 401K retirement plan (company matches up to 6% of employee contribution).
• One paid annual volunteer day.

General Info

The target base salary pay range for this role is $108,000-$135,000*

*Target full-time equivalent base salary range is based on relevant market data. The actual salary offered will depend on applicable market data for the hiring location and the relevant candidate's knowledge, skills/experience. This salary range is not inclusive of applicable discretionary incentives.

Who we are

We are a trusted global re/insurance group and the leading provider of retrospective solutions, with specialist underwriting capabilities. We help our clients manage risk, unlock capital and create the financial freedom to grow. With operations across the world’s major insurance hubs and a global network of close to 800 talented professionals, we bring expertise and fresh thinking to some of the industry’s biggest challenges.

For more information about Enstar

For more information about Enstar, visit our website: www.enstargroup.com.

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Why Enstar

• Learning and development are a fundamental part of every employee's career journey with Enstar. Supporting growth and career progression is key to how we engage our people - helping them to learn, grow and succeed at Enstar.
• We offer a range of initiatives and resources to support our people throughout their careers:
• - Professional Qualifications and Study Support: We support employees who wish to take professional qualifications aligned to their role and career development.
• - Training, Conferences & Seminars: As a global organisation, we work with many professional bodies to provide access to training programmes, conferences, seminars and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• - Digital Learning Hub: Our digital learning hub, LinkedIn Learning, offers a wide range of self-serve resources, including courses, videos, eBooks, and audio books, to help employees build new skills and deepen their knowledge.

Enstar Inclusivity Policy

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe that our inclusive environment creates an authentic working culture. We don’t discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and carer status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Enstar is committed in providing an accessible recruitment experience for all those interested in working with us. Please let your Enstar Recruitment Partner know if you require any reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability to enable you to fully participate in our recruitment process.

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