AVP, Stat Accounting Policy
Job Description
All offices are currently open, and our employees are back 4 or 5 days a week in Hudson Yards, NY and 3 days a week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please contact [email protected].
Company policy requires all employees and visitors to the Hudson Yards, NY office to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.
Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us.Â
Position Summary
Global Atlantic is seeking a candidate to perform functions relating to accounting policy and transaction advice for a large portfolio of primarily alternative investments. All candidates must, in addition to possessing the specific qualifications cited below, work well within a complex, fast-paced, fluid environment, and possess a proven ability to design and lead operational and accounting change. All candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Key role in accounting policy decisions for invested assets, with heavy emphasis on Statutory accounting and capital management.
- Review new investments for appropriate GAAP and Statutory classification and accounting treatment.
- Participate in industry working groups (primarily ACLI, NASVA and PPiA) focused on the accounting for investments.
- Advocate with the NAIC for appropriate accounting, reporting and capital charges for investments.
- Provide accounting and reporting expertise and leadership on investment related initiatives, representing Controllers with Portfolio Managers, Corporate Accounting Policy, Actuarial and other key internal clients/partners.
- Develop internal client relationships and serve as accounting policy point-person for transaction planning and execution related to specific affiliates or asset classes.
- Assist with initiatives for implementation of : new accounting standards, process improvements, and accounting processes and procedures for complex, new investment types.
- Liaise with the Investment Operations, Investment Accounting and Clearwater teams to ensure that new complex assets are set up correctly.
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, MBA, CFA preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant experience.Â
- Public Accounting experience a plus.
- Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge for GAAP and Statutory accounting principles.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Familiarity with investment accounting Statutory standards (SSAP 26, 43, 103, etc.).Â
- Pro-active, detail oriented, deadline driven; possess excellent documentation and analysis skills.
- Results oriented, flexible, self motivated , and able to work in a team environment with limited direct supervision.
- Solid written and oral communication skills.
TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENTÂ Â
Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs.
We are active in our communities-
- New York: Red Hook Conservancy, Girls Who Invest and The Bowery Mission
- Boston: Cradles to Crayons, Project Bread, Let’s Get Ready, Rise Against Hunger, Salvation Army and many other local volunteer organizations in around the Boston area
- Hartford:Â Habitat for Humanity, Foodshare, Humane Society, Hands on Hartford, Mercy Shelter and Dog Star Rescue
- Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Batesville: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Angels of Giving, Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation, Safe Passage, Batesville High School Sponsorships, local area youth sports and food pantries, as well as many others
- Des Moines: United Way, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and Make a Wish Foundation
- Berwyn: Food drive and will be planning an event to help a local family over the holidays
- Atlanta: Packaged Good Organization, which helps the most vulnerable community members with providing personalized care packages for people in need including the elderly, our armed forces, the homeless and hospitalized kids
- Bermuda: Sponsor of a weekly feeding program operated by The Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family.
Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you are hired and require an accommodation for any protected status, please email [email protected].
Please click on the links below to learn more about Global Atlantic.
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Date Posted
09/21/2022
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