Accounting Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee investment accounting activities for a leading insurance organization in the Des Moines metro. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to guide a high-performing team while supporting accurate financial reporting, portfolio analysis, and regulatory compliance. The position plays an important part in strengthening controls, improving processes, and delivering insight that informs planning and business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and mentor investment accounting staff, creating a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, skill development, and strong execution.

• Direct the month-end close process for investment-related activity, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger results are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Manage the accounting and financial reporting for a broad investment portfolio, maintaining consistency with applicable insurance and corporate reporting standards.

• Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Actuarial, Investment Management, Operations, and external auditors to ensure transactions are properly recorded and disclosures are complete.

• Deliver analysis and reporting that helps leadership evaluate results, support capital planning, and make informed strategic decisions.

• Monitor changes in accounting guidance, regulatory expectations, and market developments, then advise leadership on potential business and reporting impacts.

• Lead initiatives that streamline workflows, expand automation, and improve efficiency while reinforcing a strong control environment.

• Support internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews by preparing documentation, addressing questions, and coordinating timely responses.

• Oversee prioritization of team responsibilities and resource allocation to meet deadlines and align department efforts with organizational goals.

• Act as the internal point of expertise for investment accounting matters and provide guidance to business partners across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience within the insurance industry.
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation or review.
• Experience producing monthly financial reporting and supporting analysis for leadership.
• Knowledge of investment accounting principles and familiarity with regulatory and audit requirements in an insurance environment.