Associate Director Investment Accounting & Reporting
Cb • New Jersey, NJ • Full Time • $130,000–$140,000 / year
Posted on Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Investment Accounting & Reporting Associate Director
Location: Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office, with flexible work-from-home days
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Investment Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 5 or more years of relevant experience; OR
- High school diploma or equivalent, with 7–10+ years of experience in investment accounting or finance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of:
- US GAAP accounting principles.
- US Statutory Accounting and NAIC requirements.
- US Tax accounting principles.
- Experience in investment accounting, financial reporting, or a closely related finance function.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet close and reporting deadlines.
- Professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of post-qualification accounting or investment accounting experience.
- Public accounting experience.
- CFA designation.
- Experience with SAP, SAP BW, or other investment subledger and reporting platforms.
- Strong understanding of investment products, including:
- Fixed-income securities.
- Equities.
- Structured products.
- Private debt.
- Alternative investments.
- Experience using advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or other data analytics and business intelligence tools.
- Experience with Power Automate, Python, AI agents, or other automation technologies.
- Experience driving process transformation, reporting improvements, and operational efficiency.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across Finance, Investment Management, and Operations.
- Demonstrated interest in emerging technology and its practical application to investment accounting.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong investment accounting professional who combines accounting expertise with analytical thinking, process ownership, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
The candidate should be comfortable working independently, managing complex accounting and reporting matters, supporting audits, and collaborating with multiple business functions. They should also have the ability to coach colleagues while remaining hands-on with technical accounting activities.
Key attributes:
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, NAIC statutory accounting, and US Tax.
- Practical investment accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Understanding of investment securities and related accounting treatment.
- Experience with month-end close, quarterly reporting, and statutory schedules.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Experience improving processes and implementing automation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk identification.
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