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Description

Robert Half is looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join their team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will oversee the interpretation and application of accounting standards for investment transactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in investment accounting and make a significant impact within the life insurance industry.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze new accounting standards applicable to various investment types, ensuring timely communication of potential impacts.

• Conduct thorough research and provide guidance on the implementation of accounting policies related to investment transactions.

• Interpret and document complex accounting regulations to ensure accurate application within organizational practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support investment-related accounting processes and strategies.

• Oversee month-end close activities, including reconciliation of accounts and preparation of journal entries.

• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting principles (STAT) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Provide technical accounting expertise for investment transactions and strategies.

• Assess and refine financial reporting practices to align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with auditors to facilitate financial statement audits and address investment-related inquiries.

• Stay informed about evolving investment structures and industry trends to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of investment accounting experience in the industry, or 7 years in public accounting.

• Strong knowledge of investment structures and related accounting principles.

• Proven ability to interpret and implement high-level accounting concepts into detailed practices.

• Expertise in month-end close processes, account reconciliation, and journal entry preparation.

• Familiarity with GAAP and STAT accounting standards, specifically within the insurance or investment sectors.

• Technical proficiency in financial statement audits and investment strategy analysis.

• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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