Fulltime: Sr. Analyst - Investment Accounting - Boston, MA

Software Guidance & Assistance

  • Brighton, MA
  • $80,000-110,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr Analyst, Investment Accounting for a FULL-TIME salary + bonus & benefits role with one of our premier financial clients. This role will sit in their Boston, MA office 4 days weekly.This is a direct-hire, full-time position --- client cannot sponsor now or in the future.
Cannot work with additional layers of employment.POSITION OVERVIEW
A leading insurance and investment solutions firm is seeking a Senior Analyst, Investment Accounting to join its Investment Accounting Center of Excellence (COE) team. The position supports the reconciliation review between an investment accounting platform and the general ledger (GL), ensuring accuracy, integrity, and adequate substantiation of investment balances in support of both GAAP and statutory (STAT) Investment Controllership functions. The individual will bridge investment operations and accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and will also contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on process improvement and consistency in the delivery of investment results across reporting bases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare and review investment-related reconciliations for U.S. GAAP and statutory reporting purposes
  • Support the clearing and reconciliation of investment transactions across financial subledgers
  • Collaborate with third-party service providers and internal finance stakeholders to ensure timely processing and accurate general ledger recognition
  • Monitor and substantiate investment-related suspense accounts on a monthly basis
  • Assist with external audit requests and documentation
  • Contribute to ad-hoc projects and continuous process improvement efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in Investment Accounting or Investment Operations with exposure to reconciliation and GL processes
  • Strong understanding of investment accounting under U.S. GAAP and STAT frameworks
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Hyperion (FCC, Essbase), PeopleSoft, and data analysis tools a plus
  • Strong analytical skills and commitment to process improvement and automation
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver multiple workstreams
  • Experience with Clearwater Analytics or similar investment accounting systems preferred
Location Requirement
  • Strict 4 day in-office role (4 days/week) based in Boston. Only candidates with current or immediate Boston presence will be considered.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.#LI-VV1

Software Guidance & Assistance