Investment Accountant Opportunity at a Premier Investment Management Firm

Join a thriving investment management firm in Avon, Connecticut, as an Investment Accountant. This newly created, full-time permanent position offers a hybrid schedule in the Greater Hartford area, combining professional growth with work-life balance. Recruited exclusively through Robert Half, this role supports sophisticated insurance portfolios within a highly tenured, collaborative accounting team. With a competitive salary around $85,000 and low turnover, it's an ideal step for experienced accountants seeking stability and visibility in investment accounting.

About the Role

As an Investment Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate STAT, GAAP, and IFRS reporting for fixed income portfolios. This position is perfect for professionals with 3-5+ years in financial services, insurance, or investment accounting. Located in Avon, CT, the role emphasizes fixed income expertise, daily reconciliations, and process optimization. Robert Half's recruiter, Sal Fiorillo (Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf.com, Reference: SF0013280946), ensures confidential handling of your application. Embrace high-impact work with direct exposure to portfolio managers, auditors, and leadership in a stable environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your expertise will drive the firm's reporting excellence. Core duties include:

• Preparing comprehensive monthly investment reporting packages under STAT, GAAP, and IFRS standards, ensuring compliance and precision for insurance portfolios.
• Producing Schedule D quarterly and annual filings, maintaining regulatory adherence for bonds and structured products.
• Performing daily reconciliations for fixed income portfolios, covering cash positions, trade settlements, income recognition, and amortization schedules.
• Supporting advanced accounting and reporting for diverse fixed income instruments, including bonds and structured securities.
• Responding efficiently to inquiries from clients, external auditors, and internal portfolio managers, fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
• Driving initiatives for accuracy, operational efficiency, and process improvements, leveraging tools like advanced Excel to streamline workflows.

These responsibilities highlight the dynamic nature of the role, where your contributions directly impact portfolio performance and firm success in the competitive investment management landscape.

Required Qualifications

To excel, candidates must demonstrate:

• A Bachelor's degree (BS) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in investment accounting, financial reporting, or similar roles.
• Proven background in insurance, financial services, or investment management accounting.
• Essential experience in fixed income investment accounting, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with skills in data analysis, pivot tables, and automation.

Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative settings, possess meticulous attention to detail, and are passionate about regulatory compliance in GAAP/IFRS/STAT frameworks. If you have a track record in handling complex portfolios, this Avon, CT opportunity aligns perfectly with your career trajectory.

Why Join Us?

This role stands out in the Greater Hartford job market for its unmatched stability and growth potential. Key perks include:

• Exceptional Team Dynamics: Join a long-tenured accounting team with very low turnover, promoting knowledge sharing and mentorship.
• Firm Stability: Work for a well-established investment management firm managing sophisticated insurance portfolios, ensuring job security.
• Career Advancement: As a newly created position, it offers clear paths for promotion and skill development in fixed income accounting.
• High Visibility: Gain direct exposure to senior portfolio managers and leadership, accelerating your professional network.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work schedule balancing office collaboration in Avon, CT, with remote efficiency.
• Robert Half Support: Benefit from confidential recruitment, never sharing your resume without permission.

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Email your resume to Sal Fiorillo at Robert Half for immediate consideration. All applications are confidential. Robert Half specializes in placing top talent in Connecticut's finance hubs, matching skills like yours to roles with real impact. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career in investment accounting!