Investment Accounting Manager (US GAAP) - 12-Month FTC

Investment Accounting Manager (US GAAP) 12‑Month Fixed‑Term ContractLocation: London (Hybrid)Reporting to: Head of Investment Accounting & Reporting

Role overview

Following the successful implementation of US GAAP reporting as part of our post‑acquisition integration programme, we are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead the transition of new reporting capabilities into a sustainable business‑as‑usual environment. The role will be responsible for ensuring newly implemented reporting processes, controls and governance arrangements are effectively embedded, while continuing to enhance the quality, efficiency and robustness of reporting outputs. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investments, Change and Group Reporting, the successful candidate will play a key role in stabilising the operating model, driving continuous improvement and supporting the long‑term evolution of the reporting framework.

Key responsibilities

US GAAP Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Take ownership of the ongoing delivery and oversight of US GAAP investment reporting across the Group's investment portfolio.
• Lead the review and challenge of accounting treatments, reporting outputs and financial disclosures to ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Act as a key subject matter expert on technical accounting and financial reporting matters arising from the US GAAP reporting framework.
• Drive resolution of accounting, reporting and data issues, ensuring appropriate root cause analysis and sustainable remediation.
• Ensure reporting outputs are robust, supportable and capable of standing up to audit and stakeholder scrutiny.

Transition to BAU & Operating Model Development

• Lead the transition of US GAAP investment reporting activities from programme delivery into a sustainable business‑as‑usual operating model.
• Establish and embed scalable processes, governance structures and reporting frameworks across the function.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting quality, efficiency and operational resilience.
• Identify process, system and control gaps and deliver pragmatic solutions to strengthen the end‑to‑end reporting environment.
• Own the development and maintenance of operating procedures, process documentation and reporting guidance.

Controls, Governance & Assurance

• Take responsibility for the control environment supporting US GAAP investment reporting, ensuring key risks are appropriately managed.
• Ensure robust documentation is maintained to support accounting conclusions, reporting outputs and key judgements.
• Lead interactions with internal and external auditors in relation to US GAAP investment reporting.
• Drive the resolution of audit findings, control deficiencies and process improvement recommendations.
• Provide oversight of reconciliations, balance sheet substantiation and reporting controls.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Act as a primary point of contact for senior Finance, Investments and Group Reporting stakeholders on US GAAP reporting matters.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Investments, Actuarial, Change and Group functions to support effective delivery of reporting objectives.
• Influence decision‑making through the provision of clear, concise and commercially focused technical guidance.
• Lead knowledge transfer activities and support capability development within the Investment Accounting & Reporting team.
• Provide leadership and direction across workstreams, ensuring delivery priorities are effectively managed and executed.

Candidate profile

Essential experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within Financial Services gained in industry, audit, accounting advisory or financial reporting functions.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Experience leading reporting processes, accounting change initiatives or finance transformation activities.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a strong governance and controls framework.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting requirements and translate them into practical business processes.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.

Desirable experience

• Big 4 Audit or Accounting Advisory background at Assistant Manager, Manager or equivalent level.
• Experience within insurance, asset management, banking or wider financial services.
• Exposure to US GAAP reporting and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting post‑acquisition integrations, reporting transformations or major change programmes.
• Understanding of investment products and investment‑related accounting and reporting.
• Exposure to finance systems, data transformation or reporting infrastructure projects.

Personal attributes

• Comfortable operating in a post‑acquisition change environment, balancing technical rigour with practical delivery.
• Strong documentation and controls mindset, aligned with audit and group governance expectations.
• Able to work effectively alongside external consultants while retaining ownership of internal outcomes.
• Clear communicator, able to engage credibly with senior finance and group stakeholders.

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