Manager, Accounting Advisory

Job Summary The Manager, Accounting Advisory – Investments will be part of the Accounting Advisory team at F&G, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with GAAP and Statutory reporting for F&G and its insurance carriers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluating new bespoke investments presented by asset managers by ensuring awareness and understanding of the financial reporting outcomes generated.
• Assessing financial report implications of organizational initiatives with investment-related impacts (e. g. consolidation, asset transfers, new derivatives and hedging programs, capital financing).
• Evaluate, document, and provide education where necessary on appropriate GAAP and Statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements for new investments acquired, new investment-related strategic initiatives, and the existing investment portfolio.
• This also includes assessing new investments under Statutory guidance as part of the principles-based bond definition.
• Monitor proposed changes to GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance and serve as participant and advocate for the Company’s positions on industry group calls.
• Utilize information gained to educate stakeholders throughout the organization and work cross-functionally to ensure the Company is appropriately aware of the impacts of all relevant accounting literature.
• Prepare documentation to support accounting positions taken related to new accounting standards documenting the appropriate GAAP and Statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Support the creation and maintenance of the Company’s accounting policies.
• Work directly with audit team to educate and advocate for positions related to new transactions or new accounting standards.
• Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to research accounting issues, write professional and quality accounting policies and position papers and communicate conclusions effectively in both oral and written means to management.
• Ability to exercise judgment, present alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with business partners.
• Ability to remain flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under short timelines and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead conversations and provide documentation in a clear and concise manner.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting required 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience researching accounting guidance or previous accounting policy experience.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance company investment accounting topics strongly preferred (e. g., fixed income investments, equity investments, derivatives, hedging, asset transfers, IMR/AVR, affiliated accounting models).
• Big 4 experience in the insurance audit practice or an accounting advisory role that focuses on accounting for investments is a plus.
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• Additional Information

Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements.

During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife. com.

Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.

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We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

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