Assistant Vice President, Investment Accounting

Fortitude Re

. Manage the day-to-day investment accounting team and Fortitude Re’s investment accounting platform .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investment accounting principles, including GAAP and STAT reporting, while effectively managing a high-performing team. Proficient in investment analysis, reporting, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and NAIC guidelines.

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Investment Accounting ExperienceGAAP And STAT ReportingSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceTeam Management And DevelopmentInvestment Reporting

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Hard Skills

Investment AccountingFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementInvestment ValuationGeneral Ledger ManagementAudit SupportData AnalysisFinancial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceInvestment Yields Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelClearwater Investment Accounting Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor’s Degree In AccountingGraduate Degree In Finance

Industry Keywords

InsuranceReinsurancePublic CompanyFASB GuidelinesNAIC Model Audit RuleLife InsuranceAnnuitiesProperty Casualty

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day investment accounting team and Fortitude Re’s investment accounting platform
Lead month-end and quarter-end close for investment accounting and reporting
Analyze investment results under GAAP, U.S. STAT, Bermuda STAT, and management reporting bases
Manage analysis of net investment income, realized gains and losses, investment yields, and investment balances by asset class
Support Capital teams with investment results and reporting
Support the investment accounting internal control environment under Sarbanes-Oxley and the NAIC Model Audit Rule
Manage and review general ledger activity, reconciliations, audit support, and ad hoc projects
Onboard and integrate new investment portfolios and build associated reporting, processes, and controls
Manage quarterly and annual footnotes, MD&A, statutory investment exhibits, debt reporting covenants, and committee reports
Prepare earnings reports, audited financial statements, footnotes, and rating agency reporting
Perform investment valuation and reconciliation controls
Create automated investment reporting and automate manual processes and controls
Facilitate external audits, testing, and audit work papers
Review and compile investment data and post GAAP and STAT general ledger entries
Assess emerging FASB and NAIC investment accounting guidelines
Develop analytic tools to monitor results and trends
Partner with investment teams and managers on reporting for transactions and accounting policy changes
Build and lead a high-performing investment accounting team, mentoring and developing team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA or equivalent accounting certification required
Minimum 7+ years accounting experience
3 or more years of investment accounting experience with an insurance/reinsurance company and Big 4 background
Investment reporting experience
Public company SOX controls experience
Experience managing and developing a team of investment accounting professionals
Strong analytical and project management skills
Ability to apply U.S. GAAP and STAT investment accounting principles and reporting
Experience with Life, Annuities and Property Casualty lines of business highly desired
Ability to manage simultaneous projects with tight deadlines
Clear and concise written and verbal communication
Ability to review forecasts and trends and identify issues and opportunities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
Ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external asset managers, accounting, compliance, actuarial, management, and systems personnel
Experience with Clearwater investment accounting platform highly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Generous benefits package
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace culture