Investment Accounting Manager - Topeka, United States - Kansas Action for Children
Description
Job DescriptionThe Koch CFO organization's Investment team is seeking an Investment Accounting Manager to join the team.
In this role, you will create value for the organization as a primary business partner supporting the respective investment teams in all finance, accounting, and financial reporting matters.
The position will interact with business leaders and the Investments Controller to ensure investments are appropriately recorded under US GAAP and in line with underlying economic performance.
We are seeking economic thinkers and highly motivated, self-driven individuals.The ideal candidate will also have experience with investment accounting and researching and documenting technical accounting points of view with a focus on continuous transformation; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management across capabilities; and an aptitude and desire for problem solving, adopting, and promoting the use of new technologies, learning new systems, and improving processes through automation.
The team is located in the Wichita, KS headquarters.Are you ready to make a move? KOCH offers a unique culture that champions entrepreneurship and rewards individual success.
We are looking for candidates who want to create long term value, who are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and who want to find fulfillment in what they do.
At Koch, 90% of earnings are reinvested in the company so that we can create opportunities and long-term value for our customers, employees, and society.
Our culture is defined by the Principle-Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.
What You Will DoOwnership over the monthly accounting processes for a large portfolio of complex investment strategies
Analytically review and comprehend the monthly results, while proactively communicating any known or expected risks, significant transactions, or anomalies to management
Collaborate with the investment groups and our supporting third-party administrators to understand the investment strategies and validate that they are being accounted for accurately
Staying involved early on and throughout new investment onboarding, while understanding the terms of the investments, legal entity structure, tax and reporting implications, and evaluating the proper accounting treatment
Thoroughly researching and documenting technical accounting position papers for new and existing investment positions
Collaborate with, and provide ad hoc information/analysis to groups across the organization such as the investment teams, FP&A, treasury, tax, risk, and the relevant business leaders
Perform certain balance sheet reconciliations to adequately support transactions and account balances, and investigate and resolve any corrective action required
Review financial statements and other deliverables on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy and provide proper oversight
Work with external auditors and support annual audit process as needed
Seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for process improvements and/or automation, challenge the status quo, and propose solutions
Advance the Principle-Based Management culture within the team by applying and reinforcing the company's Guiding Principles
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related field
6+ years of experience in a professional Accounting, Audit, Financial Analysis, Investments, Trading, or similar role
Existing working knowledge or the ability to independently research and understand complex accounting transactions such as investments, derivatives, and VIE/consolidation analysis
Ability to conduct technical accounting research and adequately document positions in an organized, well thought out manner
Analytical thinking; capable of evaluating information and challenging appropriately, and identifying process improvement opportunities
Ability to effectively comprehend, communicate, and present financial concepts and investment transactions to various internal and external audiences
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