Senior Investment Accountant - Hybrid

Cigna • St. Louis, MO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Role Summary

The Senior Investment Accountant primarily supports the investment accounting function for US GAAP and statutory reporting, including ledger close and disclosure responsibilities. The position may also support the management reporting cycle as well as local administrative functions for certain reporting applications.

This position will work closely with matrix partners in Portfolio Management, Treasury, SEC/Stat Consolidated Reporting teams, and external accounting service providers to implement business strategies and to identify areas for improvement and consistency across the organization. The position may also support policy research and new product development.

The ideal candidate must use independent judgment and discretion to identify key trends or issues and provide recommendations or highlights to senior management. A bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration and at least three to five years of related experience is preferred.

Major Duties

General ledger close responsibilities for US GAAP and statutory reporting cycles.
Prepare and analyze US GAAP and Statutory disclosures and schedules for quarterly and year-end reporting cycles.
Prepare management reports for senior finance leadership’s review of key investment balances, results, and trends.
Research accounting guidance to determine and document appropriate accounting conclusions.
Support investment accounting role in key enterprise projects.
Develop and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley controls associated with reporting and operational responsibilities.
Support audit requests, including process walkthroughs, controls documentation, and ad-hoc analysis.

Qualifications

BS degree with accounting concentration.
3-5+ years of accounting/finance experience is preferred.
Prior experience accounting for investments including securities and derivatives is highly desirable.
Strong technical accounting and problem-solving skills required.
Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial results.
Public accounting experience is highly desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience leading in a matrix reporting environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with tight deadlines.
Flexibility to work during off-peak hours as necessary during key reporting periods.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Motivated, proactive self-starter who takes ownership and is results-oriented.
Strong computer skills (Word, Advanced Excel).

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