Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Investment Accounting Financial Analyst II plays a critical role in investment accounting operations maintaining the investment accounting subledger and is responsible for financial analytics and management reporting to drive informed decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile investment trading and cash activity in the investment accounting system
- Run valuation process and perform related controls
- Prepare net investment income analysis and management reporting
- Prepare assigned investment disclosures on STAT and GAAP basis
- Prepare assigned investment regulatory reports, e.g. Schedule D
- Assist with audit inquiries both GAAP and STAT
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and company policies
- Manage the expectations of both internal and external parties as it relates to deliverables and deadlines
- Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and reporting methods
- Streamline processes by leveraging automation
- Collaborate with senior management and functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
- Ensure data management integrity and control considerations are maintained in financial reporting tools
- Use thoughtful judgement with appropriate pushback for reporting redundancies and consolidation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, data manipulation, process improvements through technology
- Ability to manipulate and rationalize large datasets
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Ability to interpret and apply financial and analytical techniques effectively
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Team player
- Knowledge of ePAM is a plus
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