Manager Investment Accounting Operations

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As Manager of Investment Accounting, you will be responsible for overseeing investment operational processes within the Clearwater investment accounting system. This includes, but is not limited to, trade processing, cash clearing, unit reconciliations, payable and receivable review and clearing, and suspense account monitoring through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The Manager will report to the accounting leader over Securities and Investment Operations. The Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders within the Investment Accounting team, Middle Office, Front Office, Treasury, and Accounting Operations, while also working with external stakeholders such as third-party asset managers, Clearwater Analytics, or others.

Duties And Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on investment accounting operations
Oversee and perform daily clearing of cash and transactions within Clearwater
Review buy and sell trades within Clearwater and ensure all information is needed to appropriately account for trades
Manage relationship with third-party accounting vendor and third-party asset managers to ensure appropriate and timely communication of trade information
Compile and/or review reconciliations of suspense and payable/receivable accounts
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in timely clearing of transactions
Evaluate potential accounting impacts of any suspense clearing and communicate to accounting leaders
Research unit, suspense, or cash breaks and work through resolution
Consult with Investment Management and Third-Party Asset Managers
Execute key internal financial controls to ensure accurate investment accounting results
Assist and develop junior staff on daily, monthly, and quarterly tasks
Support an environment of continuous improvement

Qualifications

Beyond experience, the right candidate will demonstrate the following leadership competencies and personal characteristics as the Manager of Investment Accounting at Resolution Life

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
6-10+ years of experience with 4+ years of investment accounting and/or insurance industry experience required
Experience with Clearwater Analytics or Third-Party Investment Accounting model preferred
Strong research, verbal and written communication skills are essential to effectively and clearly communicate issues in a pragmatic way to others
Confidence, credibility and character to liaise across corporate functions; ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues both within RLUS and Group and throughout the industry
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to develop, coach and train others in an organizational setting
Sense of urgency and high degree of flexibility - ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines, making adjustments accordingly and execute tasks in support of corporate goals
Concerned with customer satisfaction and consistently works to provide high level of satisfaction
Ability to act independently in identifying problems while exhibiting judgement and a realistic understanding of issues and interdependencies
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and ethics
Self-starter with a collaborative approach who values and encourages teamwork
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Critical Skills

At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem-solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Location: West Chester, PA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA. (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office),

Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The range for the role may differ based on the location.

West Chester, PA - $126,400- $154,500
New York, NY: $135,100- $165,100
Atlanta, GA: $116,800- $142,700

Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

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