AVP Investment Accounting

As the AVP Investment Accounting at Horace Mann, you'll be charged with overseeing the company’s investment portfolio accounting and reporting. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting for various investment types, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, preparing investment-related disclosures for filings, and analyzing investment performance to provide insights to senior leadership.

The AVP Investment Accounting position at Horace Mann requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, along with CPA or MA designation. A CFA or CAIA is preferred. Candidates should possess more than five years of progressive investment accounting experience, ideally with management experience, and familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and U.S. GAAP.

In the role of AVP Investment Accounting, you play a significant role in supporting Horace Mann’s mission to assist educators. By ensuring accurate reporting and compliance regarding our investment portfolio, you contribute to the financial strength and strategic management that helps us fulfill our commitment to educators across the nation.

To succeed as the AVP Investment Accounting at Horace Mann, strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills are crucial. You should also possess exceptional communication abilities for interacting with senior leadership and teams, alongside technical knowledge of investment accounting systems and a commitment to ethical standards.

The salary for the AVP Investment Accounting role at Horace Mann ranges from $110,700 to $173,900, depending on experience, location, and other factors. This reflects our commitment to valuing the skills and expertise candidates bring to the table.

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To answer this, describe the processes you implement to stay updated on changing regulations, how you train your team, and what steps you take to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

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Focus on your mentoring philosophy, including providing guidance, fostering open communication, and promoting professional growth. Share specific examples of successful mentoring relationships you've had.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as prioritization techniques or time management skills. Provide an example of a time you successfully met a tight deadline while ensuring quality work.

Talk about specific technologies or systems you’ve implemented or used in the past, emphasizing their impact on efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.

Define your approach to professional development, such as attending seminars, pursuing certifications, or networking with other professionals in your field.

Explain how you identify potential risks, the steps you take to mitigate them, and how you ensure compliance with both internal and external audit findings.