Director of Investment Accounting

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Director of Insurance Investment Accounting for a fast-growing insurance company in Durham, NC. This is a hybrid, hands-on leadership role overseeing the accounting and reporting of a complex investment portfolio and managing a team of 7 investment accounting professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Own/oversees the monthly and quarterly investment accounting close.
• Reviews U.S. GAAP and statutory/NAIC reporting.
• Oversees investment footnotes, schedules, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensures accurate investment accounting and GL reconciliation.
• Partners with Investments, Treasury, Financial Reporting, and external service providers.
• Supports accounting treatment of new investment transactions.
• Leads process improvement, automation, and finance transformation.
• Coach, develop, and manage the investment accounting team.

NOTE: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be considered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision.

Work Setup/Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days onsite in Durham, NC 27713 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one additional day of your choice) and 2 days remote.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of accounting/reporting experience within insurance or a top-tier audit firm.
• Insurance statutory reporting and/or investment reporting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of investment accounting, including fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, investment footnotes, and Yellow/Blue Books.
• Manager-level experience with direct reports; experience leading teams of 7+ preferred.
• Strong Excel and technology skills.
• Experience with general ledger, reporting schedules, and financial close processes.
• Proven experience with finance transformation, automation, and improving the close process.