Manager, Investment Accounting

Manager, Investment Accounting - Insurance Location: Greater Chicago Area Industry: Life Insurance / Financial ServicesA leading insurance organization is seeking a Manager, Investment Accounting to join its accounting and finance team. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong background in insurance, investments, and/or public accounting to take on a key role supporting investment accounting and financial reporting.The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation, analytical mindset, and experience working with investment-related accounting within an insurance or financial services environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee and support investment accounting and financial reporting activitiesAnalyze investment activity, accounting results, and financial dataSupport monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processesReview investment accounting transactions, reconciliations, and reportingPartner with internal accounting, finance, investment, and reporting teamsAssist with technical accounting research and the interpretation of accounting guidanceSupport internal and external audit requestsIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and analyticsProvide analysis and insight around investment portfolios and related financial results Ideal Background We are open to candidates coming from several relevant backgrounds, including:4+ years of experience in either public accounting or industry investment accounting roles.Public accounting professionals with insurance experience, particularly candidates from Big 4 or national accounting firmsAccounting professionals with insurance investment accounting experienceCandidates with experience across investments, financial reporting, accounting analytics, or insurance accountingExperience with GAAP and/or STAT accountingBackground working with investment portfolios, investment reporting, or insurance financial statementsStrong Excel and financial analysis capabilitiesBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field What We're Looking For The strongest candidates will have a combination of technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, and insurance industry exposure. Experience specifically within investment accounting is highly relevant, but candidates with strong insurance accounting or public accounting backgrounds and meaningful investment exposure are encouraged to apply.Interested in learning more and think you might be a good fit? Please reach out to dylan.mcgorisk@oliverjames.com for additional details and a confidential conversation regarding the opportunity.