Investment Accountant - Financial Reporting

Summary

Lincoln Financial is an insurance and financial services company seeking an Investment Accountant - Financial Reporting to provide accurate investment accounting, analysis, and reporting for its General Account investment portfolio. The role performs accounting across Statutory, GAAP, Tax, and Management frameworks, researches complex transactions, supports financial close and regulatory reporting, and contributes to controls, strategic initiatives, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment accounting for General Account invested assets under Statutory, GAAP, Tax, and Management reporting frameworks
• Research and evaluate complex investment transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory guidance
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including accounting and reporting for fixed income securities, structured products, alternative investments, private placements, and mortgage loans
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies while collaborating with portfolio managers, asset managers, custodians, and internal business partners
• Prepare and review investment-related disclosures, statutory schedules, regulatory filings, earnings analyses, management reporting, and supporting documentation
• Conduct technical accounting research and provide recommendations on new investment strategies, transactions, asset classes, and emerging accounting requirements
• Respond to investment-related requests from rating agencies and support the completion of surveys, questionnaires, and other external reporting requirements
• Maintain and enhance investment accounting controls, support SOX compliance, and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Lead or participate in projects, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives impacting investment accounting and reporting
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and communicate complex accounting matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Review work, provide mentorship, and share technical expertise to support team development

Skills

• 3+ years of investment accounting experience within an insurance company, insurance asset management organization, or similar environment supporting insurance investment portfolios
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of insurance investment accounting and financial reporting under Statutory and GAAP frameworks
• Experience accounting for fixed income securities, structured products, alternative investments, and mortgage loans
• Knowledge of NAIC investment classifications, Schedule D reporting, and insurance regulatory reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines in a dynamic environment
• CPA, CFA, progress toward a professional designation, or demonstrated expertise and relevant experience in investment accounting and reporting
• Experience with insurance investment accounting systems such as Clearwater, PAM, Eagle, Geneva, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with SEC, Statutory, and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience supporting General Account investment portfolios for life insurance, annuity, or property & casualty insurance companies

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of investment accounting experience within an insurance company, insurance asset management organization, or similar environment supporting insurance investment portfolios
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of insurance investment accounting and financial reporting under Statutory and GAAP frameworks
• Experience accounting for fixed income securities, structured products, alternative investments, and mortgage loans
• Knowledge of NAIC investment classifications, Schedule D reporting, and insurance regulatory reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines in a dynamic environment

Nice to Haves

• CPA, CFA, progress toward a professional designation, or demonstrated expertise and relevant experience in investment accounting and reporting
• Experience with insurance investment accounting systems such as Clearwater, PAM, Eagle, Geneva, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with SEC, Statutory, and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience supporting General Account investment portfolios for life insurance, annuity, or property & casualty insurance companies

Benefits

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training
• The role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual
• Other rewards may include long-term incentives and sales incentives