Location Designation: Hybrid
When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.
Position Description:
We are seeking an experienced senior accountant to join our Asset Management Controllership team. This role has a wide variety of responsibility for accounting activities, including preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will be a part of a small, empowered work unit that embraces efficiency and effectiveness, while working closely with members of other departments within Corporate Finance and across the company. If you are a motivated and innovative accounting or finance professional who is up for the challenge of a constantly evolving industry adapting to new technology, consumer preferences, and market conditions, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity at New York Life.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze US GAAP based financial statements for several non-insurance subsidiaries,
- Perform financial oversight and controls supporting management reporting results, including pre-and post-tax net income and operating earnings adjustments
- Prepare materials for Board of Director’s meeting for various subsidiary companies.
- Interact with an offshore team that assists in the performance of recurring responsibilities (i.e., cash reconciliations, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, etc.), including review and approval of their work. Identify additional opportunities for offshore team to perform work.
- Support the preparation of NYL Investment Management’s consolidated footnote disclosures
- Participate in implementation of financial strategies and improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
- Collaborate with other departments and teams to support the organization’s financial management and decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance preferred.
- 3-5 years of professional accounting/finance experience.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret, synthesize, and present financial information.
- Ability to plan, initiate and complete work assignments independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Experience with data modeling applications is a plus.
- Experience with SAP general ledger is a plus.
- CPA is a plus.
Salary range: $72,500-$107,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Click here to learn more about our benefits. Starting salary is dependent upon several factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, and/or skills required.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We’re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses “Be Good At Life.” To learn more, please visit LinkedIn, our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 89229