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Company: F&G
 
Job Title:

AVP, Accounting Advisory
Job Category: Accounting [ View All Accounting Jobs ]
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AVP, Accounting Advisory
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Summary

The AVP, Accounting Advisory will serve as a senior strategic leader within F&G's Accounting Advisory organization, with a specialization in investments. This role will drive accounting policy excellence and regulatory compliance for the company's investment portfolio. This role will oversee the strategic direction of accounting policy interpretation and implementation across the investment portfolio while ensuring alignment with F&G's broader business objectives and risk management framework.

This position requires executive-level partnership across the enterprise, including Investment Strategy, Hedging, Middle Office, Investment Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Reinsurance and Capital Planning functions. The AVP will serve as the authoritative voice on accounting matters, providing strategic counsel to senior leadership on complex transactions and their financial reporting implications. This role will drive organizational capability building and influence industry standards to optimize F&G's competitive position.

The AVP will maintain executive-level relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring F&G's accounting practices meet or exceed industry and regulatory standards while supporting the company's strategic growth initiatives.

Organization

This role will report into the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and manage a team. This role will also have cross-functional engagement with various areas of the Finance department, which may include? Financial Reporting, Capital Management, Reinsurance, Actuarial, FP&A, Tax Investment Strategy, Hedging teams, Middle Office, Investment Accounting, and Capital Planning

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Drive accounting strategy for investment portfolios ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements
Provide executive counsel to senior leadership on and influence the design of complex transactions and their strategic financial reporting implications
Lead organizational change management for accounting policy updates and regulatory changes affecting the investment
Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all investment
Build and lead a high-performing team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Drive cross-functional collaboration at the executive level to optimize business outcomes and reporting efficiency
External Relationships & Industry Influence

Serve as primary executive liaison with external auditors (EY) for all accounting policy matters with respect to investments
Represent F&G's interests in industry forums and standard-setting bodies to influence GAAP and SSAP developments
Build strategic relationships with regulatory bodies and industry peers to advance F&G's position on emerging accounting issues
Lead advocacy efforts to minimize adverse regulatory impacts on F&G's business model
Risk Management & Compliance

Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Proactively identify and mitigate accounting and reporting risks associated with investment activities
Establish robust documentation standards and control frameworks to support audit and regulatory examinations
Exercise professional judgment to understand the commercial substance of transactions and provide appropriate challenge and critique.
Experience and Education Requirements

Bachelor?s degree or higher in accounting required
Minimum 10 years? experience
CPA is highly preferred
Extensive knowledge of complex investments in the insurance industry
SOX and MAR experience preferred
An in-depth understanding of the Statutory reporting considerations for investments


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
Flexible - ability to work independently
Exercise sound judgment, present alternatives, and make recommendations
Comfortable working under short timelines and managing multiple tasks
Track record managing people in a manner that allows them to grow and succeed
Comfort raising concerns about timelines when they may not be reasonable
Other Requirements

Perform other functions, duties, and projects as assigned
Regular and punctual attendance
Minimal travel required


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Additional Information
Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life?s unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
Skills: Bachelor?s degree or higher in accounting required
Minimum 10 years? experience
CPA is highly preferred
Extensive knowledge of complex investments in the insurance industry
SOX and MAR experience preferred
An in-depth understanding of the Statutory reporting considerations for investments
Employment type: Full Time
Salary/Wage: Unspecified
 
Other Information
 
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: REMOTE
Post date: 09/16/2025 / Viewed 3 times
 
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