Accounting Manager, Investment Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more location.

📋 Description

• Prepare and evaluate financial statements for legal entities in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and Proxy / SAI investment fund data.

• Oversee adherence to relevant regulations from bodies such as the CT Banking Examiners and the Department of Labor regarding the firm’s financial policies.

• Act as a representative of Voya IM to external stakeholders and committees, including the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors.

• Address inquiries from external, internal, and departmental audits.

• Supervise accounting and reporting for annual incentive compensation, deferred compensation plans, equity-based compensation arrangements, and long-term incentive programs.

• Ensure the implementation of appropriate accrual methodologies and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Compensation, and Finance teams to ensure precise accounting and reporting.

• Facilitate coordination between Voya Financial and Voya IM to maintain consistent and clear accounting and financial practices.

• Aid in the maintenance of effective internal financial controls that comply with US GAAP, SOX, policies and procedures, and legal or statutory obligations.

• Build working relationships with operational leadership and both internal and external auditors.

• Manage workload distribution and prioritization to guarantee timely completion of deliverables.

• Set performance expectations and foster employee development through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.

• Promote talent development, succession planning, and initiatives for employee engagement.

• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience within a complex environment, especially in financial reporting, expense management, and monthly ledger closures.

• 5 years of experience overseeing a corporate project, function, or division.

• Proven experience in leading process improvement, automation, or transformation projects.

• Extensive knowledge of current generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

• Must fulfill the qualifications to take the FINRA Series 27 Exam.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders.

• CPA and/or MBA is preferred.

• Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience in the financial services, asset management, insurance, or investment management sectors is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in Oracle General Ledger, including the expense allocation module.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite Products.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

• 401(k) Savings plan with generous company matching contributions of up to 6%.

• Voya Retirement Plan, an employer-funded cash balance retirement plan (4%).

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.

• Paid time off, which includes 20 days of paid leave, nine paid company holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.

• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year.

• Annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives based on the role.