Investment Accounting Manager

About the role

Farm Bureau Financial Services seeks a detail-oriented professional with a talent for leading a team. The ideal candidate should be results-focused, analytically strong, and adept at managing complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely accounting, reporting, controls, analysis, and process support related to various investment types.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Portfolio Management, Actuarial, Operations, external auditors, and other business partners to ensure compliance with statutory accounting, U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to corporate and capital planning activities by providing financial insights and addressing emerging issues to management.
• Proactively research, investigate, and recommend improvements in areas that could benefit the company financially.
• Drive process improvements within the department to enhance efficiency and focus on value-added activities.
• Facilitate efficient, accurate, and timely completion of internal and external audits and inquiries.
• Manage a team of professionals through selection, training, motivation, and performance management.
• Plan, assign, monitor, and adjust workload as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced specialized knowledge of insurance statutory accounting related to investments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team of professionals.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn other software applications specific to the job.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Minimal travel required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Skills

• Statutory accounting for investments.
• GAAP compliance.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Team leadership and management.
• Process improvement and automation.
• Internal and external audit facilitation.

Benefits

• Enhanced 401K with a match.
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
• Onsite wellness facilities and programs.
• Daycare center.
• On-site cafeteria.
• Hybrid work arrangements considered for many positions.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.