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Senior Manager of Accounting for Investments

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Senior Manager of Accounting for Investments

Boston, MA

Job Description:

The Role

As a Senior Manager of Investment Accounting, you will be a key member of the Fidelity Investments Life Insurance ("FILI") accounting team. You will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of the investment portfolios for FILI and its affiliated reinsurer, Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.'s, (collectively, the "Company").

  • Supporting the systems implementation of FILI's investment portfolio to a 3rd party vendor software used by the Company;
  • Responsible for monthly and quarterly financial close including review of investment journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis;
  • Preparing schedules supporting regulatory filings and financial statement reporting for investments;
  • Ensuring the investment portfolio is compliant with internal investment policies and regulatory filing requirements (U.S. and Bermuda) including applicable GAAP and statutory accounting principles for investments (including Asset Valuation Reserve and Interest Maintenance Reserve, and Risk Based Capital);
  • Maintaining an understanding of investment-related regulations and requirements for various investment types such as fixed income debt securities, asset and structured securities, alternative investments, etc.;
  • Performing technical accounting research under current guidance and impact of new guidance for investments;
  • Supporting the audit process with external auditors; and
  • Maintaining financial controls and understanding of accounting and financial processes over investments.

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The Expertise and The Skills You Bring

  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA and/or master's degree or equivalent training
  • Experience in the Financial Services Industry (10+ years) preferred
  • Understanding of various investment products and instruments such as bonds, fixed income securities, structured securities and alternative investments preferred
  • Advanced understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, practices, and internal controls
  • Ability to quickly understand and connect key concepts and dependencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leader and mentor that builds relationships with business partners and team members by providing and seeking feedback
  • Present and summarize results and complex information to Senior Management
  • Strong knowledge of how financial systems and dynamic reporting tools work (i.e., Oracle) and are highly proficient in Excel
  • Knowledge of investment accounting software preferred

The Team

We play a key role to ensure that investment transactions are recorded accurately for financial reporting and protecting the firm's assets through our work in financial accounting, internal controls, and legal entity reporting. FILI, who is part of Fidelity's Enterprise Services organization, provides annuity and insurance products that enable our customers to address their financial needs.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; Smithfield, RI, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2102254
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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