Vice President, Investment Accounting Policy

Fortitude Re

VP, Investments Accounting Policy leading technical research for investment portfolio under U.S. GAAP and Bermuda accounting frameworks at Fortitude Re.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical specialist for complex investment asset classes and structures under the requirements of U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting
Main point of contact for the investment office for complex transactions and structures for investments
Proactively adopt and integrate AI-powered tools and platforms into research and execution workflows
Be a trusted resource for the investment accounting team regarding all technical accounting matters
Assist in researching, assessing, and documenting the accounting implications for significant or unusual transactions
Monitoring, analyzing, and documenting developments from the FASB, SEC and NAIC
Contribute to the documentation of financial processes and controls
Provide real-time advice regarding U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting policy implications
Providing training and coaching to new and existing staff
Other related duties, as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and internationally recognized accounting designation (CPA or CA) required
Minimum of 8 years of experience, relevant investment background preferred
Significant public accounting firm experience preferred
Insurance sector exposure preferred
Demonstrable experience with accounting for complex investment asset classes and structures
Specific expertise in the consolidation assessment of private equity asset structures under the variable interest and voting interest consolidation models
Strong written and communication skills
Ability to work at a fast pace and handle shifting priorities
Detail oriented and highly organized with outstanding technical memorandum writing ability
Possess strong research, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to keep abreast of developments in U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting guidance and SEC regulations
Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus based on company and individual performance
generous benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPU.S. Statutory accountinginvestment asset classesconsolidation assessmentprivate equity asset structuresvariable interest consolidation modelvoting interest consolidation modelfinancial processes documentationtechnical memorandum writingaccounting for complex transactions

Soft Skills

strong written communicationability to handle shifting prioritiesdetail orientedhighly organizedstrong research skillsanalytical skillsability to work independentlyability to work collaborativelycoaching and trainingeffective communication across cultures

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeCPACA