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Job Description
Title: Lead SME Securities Controllership
Contract Details:
Location: Boston MA or Springfield MA (Remote with travel onsite for once quarter.)
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive an accounting transformation initiative within the insurance industry. This role will focus on investments controllership specifically securities accounting and requires a unique blend of management consulting expertise deep investment accounting knowledge and strong understanding of GAAP and statutory requirements.
The SME will partner closely with the Corporate Investments Controllership team Investment Management Technology and Project stakeholders to ensure that accounting and reporting for securities - including equity and alternative assets - is designed implemented and operationalized effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead controllership efforts for securities and investment accounting across equity and alternative asset classes.
- Define validate and oversee end-to-end accounting processes for securities transactions valuations impairments and reporting.
- Ensure accounting policies and practices are fully compliant with GAAP and statutory reporting requirements in the insurance sector.
- Partner with Technology teams to align system design with accounting and reporting needs.
- Provide functional expertise on SAP FICO (finance/accounting modules) supporting process design and reporting needs.
- Contribute to the migration effort from SAP R/3 or ECC to S/4HANA ensuring financial data integrity and reporting alignment.
- Support change management training and process documentation to drive adoption of new systems and practices.
- Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to leadership on investment accounting issues risks and opportunities.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8 years of accounting and controllership experience with a strong focus on investment/securities accounting.
- Prior insurance industry experience required; life insurance or large-scale investment accounting experience preferred.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and statutory accounting standards.
- Strong consulting or transformation project background; able to operate in a client-facing advisory capacity.
- SAP FICO experience highly preferred with hands-on involvement in SAP R/3 or ECC migration to S/4HANA.
- Experience partnering with Investment Management Finance and Technology teams on accounting transformation initiatives.
- Proven ability to document and implement new processes train teams and ensure business readiness.
- Exceptional communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
Employment Type
Full-time
