Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Enstar Group is a trusted global re/insurance group and the leading provider of retrospective solutions. The Director of Investment Accounting is responsible for leading investment accounting, reporting, and analysis of Enstar's investment portfolio, focusing on M&A transaction integration and driving process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Assist with leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing investment accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly close activities related to investment accounting and reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls
- Manage relationships with internal partners and external auditors
- Work closely with the VP of Investment Accounting to ensure depth of knowledge for all critical processes
- Oversee accounting, and financial and regulatory reporting for all investment asset classes, which may include fixed income securities, structured products, public and private equity, derivatives, mortgage loans and real estate, alternative investments (primarily fund investments, rated note structures)
- Review VIE analysis and consolidation conclusions
- Own the accounting and reporting of our private equity portfolio
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance (e.g., US GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, or other frameworks as applicable)
- Review financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of investment-related disclosures for regulatory filings
- Maintain and enhance internal controls
- Oversee pre and post-close portfolio analytics, report on investment-related KPIs
- Partner with internal teams as necessary (FP&A, Investment Management, and Reporting teams) to support BAU and strategic initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 10+ years of investment accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of complex investment products and related accounting standards
- Prior leadership and team management experience
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
- Deep expertise in US GAAP, SAP, Solvency, and BMA investment accounting and reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills
- Experience with investment valuation, CECL/impairments, cash flows
- Excellent communication and business partnership skills
- Proven ability to lead change and drive process improvements
- Ability to respectfully challenge the current state and recommend improvements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Advanced Excel/Alteryx skills
- CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
- Experience with Clearwater and Canoe preferred
- Advanced Excel/Alteryx skills preferred
Benefits
- Enstar offers best-in-class Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverage.
- Board-certified doctors and pediatricians are available virtually 24/7 for urgent care.
- Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expenses.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-being.
- Optional Pet & Home/Auto Insurance.
- Wellness Reimbursement program (up to $600 annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.).
- 401K retirement plan (company matches up to 6% of employee contribution).
- One paid annual volunteer day.
- Professional Qualifications andStudy Support:We support employees who wish to take professional qualifications aligned to their role and career development.
- Training, Conferences & Seminars:As a globalorganisation,we work with manyprofessionalbodiesto provide access totrainingprogrammes, conferences, seminars andcontinuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
- Digital Learning Hub:Ourdigital learning hub, LinkedIn Learning,offersa wide range of self-serveresources, includingcourses, videos, eBooks,andaudio books, to help employeesbuild news skills and deepentheirknowledge.
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