Accounting Policy Investment Senior Lead

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Policy Investment Senior Lead

This role will be responsible for the interpretation and implementation of new Statutory and GAAP accounting standards for invested assets, including fixed income securities, derivatives, mortgage loans, real estate, structured securities such as CLOs and private equity investments. The role is responsible for providing technical accounting research and application of that accounting guidance to complex investment transactions and works closely with finance and investment professionals.

You are

An analytical thinker with the ability to collaborate with a team of finance and investment professionals providing the necessary interpretation and application of technical accounting guidance to several types of investment structures and transactions as the Company grows and diversifies its investment holdings in its general account.

You will

• Collaborate across finance and investment areas to provide interpretation and application of accounting guidance in support of new and/or complex investment transactions and derivative transactions including the application of hedge accounting guidance.

• Apply technical knowledge to provide advice for structuring new investment structures.

• Lead the implementation of new accounting guidance for existing and new investment structures.

• Represent Guardian in ACLI and industry groups to understand the accounting and reporting issues and advocate for position on behalf of Guardian.

• Draft technical accounting policy documentation and coordinating sign-off with the auditors.

You have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• At least 10 years of experience in accounting, with 5 years of specific experience in Investment accounting. Insurance company experience preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge of Statutory and GAAP accounting principles related to invested assets, including fixed income securities, derivatives, mortgage loans, real estate, structured securities such as CLOs and private equity investments.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions.

• Ability to build relationships, partners, and influence.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Reporting relationship

As our Accounting Policy Investment Senior Lead, you will report to our Head of Accounting Policy and Transaction Advisory, who reports to our Corporate Controller.

Location 

Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH in any Guardian office location; Hudson Yards, NYC; Bethlehem, PA; Holmdel, NJ; Boston, MA; Pittsfield, MA or Stamford CT office.

Travel to Guardian offices as determined by the People Leader. Limited travel

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

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