Investment Accounting Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Position Overview
We are seeking an Investment Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and financial reporting activities related to a diversified investment portfolio. This role combines technical accounting expertise, team leadership, and process improvement responsibilities in a highly visible environment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong investment accounting knowledge, experience working with complex investment portfolios, and a leadership style that balances mentorship with hands-on execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to investment entities
- Review GAAP and statutory financial reporting deliverables and supporting schedules
- Analyze investment income, gains/losses, and portfolio performance across fixed income, equity, and alternative investments
- Partner with auditors, investment managers, financial reporting teams, and external stakeholders
- Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations
- Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow efficiencies
- Support audit activities and maintain a strong internal control environment
- Manage relationships with external vendors and investment accounting platforms
- Assist with onboarding new asset classes, investment strategies, and systems
- Support real estate owned (REO) accounting and related audit requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Experience working with investment portfolios (fixed income, equity, and alternative investments)
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis
Preferred
- CPA designation
- Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience
- Insurance, annuity, or investment management industry experience
- Statutory accounting/reporting knowledge
- Experience with process improvement, automation, or system implementations
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) match plus additional profit-sharing contributions
- Generous PTO package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Business casual work environment
- Strong culture focused on collaboration, development, and employee engagement
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical accounting work with people leadership, thrives in a collaborative and visible environment, and wants to broaden their investment accounting expertise while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.