Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Investment Accountant III is responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and complex reconciliations, ensuring adherence to GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). This role involves preparing and reviewing Investment financial statements, supporting internal and external reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess alternative investment (LP’s and CML funds) technical accounting expertise, process improvement skills, a team spirit and experience with financial reporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Interpret alternative investment capital statements into needed accounting entries in ePAM and record and reconcile in Excel.
- Prepare and review STAT and GAAP alternative investment financial reports at both the segment and consolidated levels.
- Assist with SEC reporting for a public company.
- Support statutory financial reporting for Property & Casualty (P&C) and Life & Retirement (L&R) segments.
- Prepare requirements for and contribute to new or evolving financial reporting initiatives.
- Manage the expectation of both internal and external parties as it relates to deliverables and deadlines.
Accounting & Reconciliation
- Perform and review complex accounting entries and reconciliations across various investment accounts.
- Assist in maintaining SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting.
- Monitor and interpret technical accounting rules and regulations to ensure compliance.
Audit & Regulatory Support
- Coordinate and draft responses for external auditors and state regulators.
- Ability to interact with external auditors with the needed poise and emotional intelligence.
- Critical thinking and thoughtful judgement when speaking with external auditors and internal parties
- Support quarterly and year-end financial close processes, requiring additional commitment during peak periods.
Process Improvement & Data Management
- Stay abreast of and test any evolving ePAM upgrades to their Alternative Investment module.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure data management integrity and control considerations are maintained in financial reporting systems.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or auditing. 3-5 year’s experience working with alternative investments (LP’s, CML funds)
- Technical Expertise:
- Expertise in the accounting for alternative investments.
- Experience with general ledger, reconciliation software, and Wdesk. Workday and ePAM experience preferred.
- Proficiency in complex reconciliations and financial data analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical abilities, ability to problem solve, attention to detail, highly organized, a team player, a can-do attitude and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Pay Range:
- $61,900.00 - $91,300.00
Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
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What We Do
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.
At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.
Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.
