Associate, Investment Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY

Global Atlantic is seeking a candidate to support the accounting for primarily real estate investments which entails preparing the monthly ledger reconciliations to validate the accuracy of the investment results provided by various third-party administrators (“TPA”) on a GAAP basis and preparation of required GAAP 10Q/K investment disclosures for these. All candidates must, in addition to possessing the specific qualifications cited below, work well within a complex, fast-paced, fluid environment, and have a proven ability to execute results timely and accurately as well as adherence to strict deadlines. All candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work cross functionally to recognize and record complex new real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Responsible for the monthly investment and suspense reconciliations primarily for real estate investments.  This entails the ledger and TPA statements for various subsidiaries on a GAAP basis, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and other investment accounting activities.
• Perform month end closing procedures, including analytical reviews of Special Purpose Vehicle (“SPV”) financial statements, income statement and balance sheet.
• Perform control functions in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and NAIC Model Audit Rule.
• Prepare monthly management reports that provide analysis of investment results.
• Oversight and monitoring of activity in each SPV   assigned.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with special projects, as requested.
• Collaborate with functional teams, including Auditors on requests and periodic monitoring of investments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Real estate accounting background (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.  CPA, MBA, CFA preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience. 
• Public Accounting experience a plus.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP and knowledge of Statutory accounting principles related to investments.
• Familiarity with complex transactions, internal securitizations and SPVs.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with investment accounting systems.    
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel.
• Pro-active, detail oriented, deadline driven; possess excellent documentation and analysis skills.
• Results oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment with limited direct supervision.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to successfully handle competing priorities and multiple deliverables.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

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