Symetra - Bellevue, WA
posted 3 months ago
Symetra's Investment Accounting team is looking to add a new manager with a focus on investment accounting for our diversified portfolio. We are looking for an individual with strong technical skills and asset knowledge as well as superior communication, people management and coaching abilities. As the Manager of Finance, you will be working with a diverse investment portfolio including bonds, stocks, mortgage loans, derivatives, hedge funds, limited partnerships and tax credits and working closely with Symetra's asset managers, Investment Operations, Investment Reporting as well as reporting teams and policy research specialists to ensure accurate understanding of assets and their financial presentation and disclosure requirements. You will be a part of a team with other investment accounting professionals and will provide management and coaching to their direct reports as well as others on the team. In this role, you will provide guidance to a team of diverse Investment Accounting professionals with varying asset knowledge and experience related to multiple asset types, projects and process improvements. You will lead the team to execute the day-to-day financial activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables. Managing several individuals directly, you will provide 1-on-1 customized coaching. Regular collaboration with our Investment Management team will be essential to understand new assets and investments, ensuring the applicable accounting is implemented. You will maintain an ongoing partnership with the reporting teams to ensure reporting and disclosures are accurate and all queries are being appropriately addressed. As a finance expert, you will serve Symetra management in their areas of expertise and understanding of the organization's key business processes to effectively drive operational and systems effectiveness. Additionally, you will drive process improvements and foster a strong customer service orientation while handling ad hoc requests and projects.