Supervisor, Investment Accounting (San Diego)

Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to have a voice and feel a sense of belonging? At ICW Group, we hire innovative people who consistently adapt, grow and deliver. We believe in hard work, a fun work environment, and embracing creativity that only comes about when talented people collaborate to develop solutions. Our mission is to create the best insurance experience possible.

Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for seven consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C company offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a small-company entrepreneurial spirit. Our purpose-driven ethos provides team members with opportunities to contribute, develop, and belong.

Excellent opportunity for an Investment Accounting Supervisor to provide technical and administrative management for ICW Group’s Investment Accounting team. This role will design, build, and manage processes to optimize investment operations and provide insight into both capital market activity as well as investment performance. Accordingly, this high-profile role is a key business partner for the Company’s portfolio managers, senior management, and regulators.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Develops accounting policies, procedures, and processes for the Company’s $5 billion investment portfolio.

• Formulates and implements policies to ensure adherence with relevant GAAP and statutory accounting guidance.
• Leverages the company’s technology investments to design and implement new workstreams for high profile accounting operations.
• Oversee the development of reports related to ICW Group’s investment holdings and performance.
• Identifies, researches, and follows up on opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the investment accounting team’s processes.

Oversee the Investment Accounting operations.

• Oversees the monthly financial close including review of activity in the Company’s investment subledger, review of key reconciliations and journal entries, and preparation of reports for senior management.
• Ensures accurate recording and reporting of key investment activity including purchases, sales, interest accruals, amortization/accretion, and capital transactions.
• Provides direction to members of the Investment Accounting team to ensure the efficient execution of trading activity and cash management.
• Executes performance management for direct reports including providing coaching/feedback, goal setting, and aiding in development planning.
• Acts as a resource for team members to answer questions and solve complex problems.

Participates in projects and the implementation of new systems, as necessary.

• Identifies technological transformational opportunities, recommends solutions, and follows through to resolution.
• Implements policies and procedures to maintain project workflow standards.
• Interfaces with department managers, vendors, and IT project managers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises two or more employees within the Accounting team and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance and salary reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to further their skills and knowledge; creating and monitoring development plans; setting performance expectations/goals; forecasting staffing needs and planning for peak times and absences; enforcing department policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred with a major or emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices as well as thorough knowledge of computer applications related to accounting and financial management systems.
• Broad, in-depth understanding of Accounting principles, concepts, operations, and practices of the business unit. Highly developed written, oral and presentation skills, and ability to effectively interact with management, employees, regulators, and external auditors.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise employees, and all aspects of the accounting systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft suite applications. Knowledge of investment accounting preferred.
• Familiarity of insurance industry desirable.

COMPENSATION

The salary range listed for this position, $74,932.01 to $126,367.76, is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire towards the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package outlined below.

WHY JOIN ICW GROUP?

• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference
• You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging
• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match
• Bonus potential for all positions
• Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year)
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%

ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.