VP of Investment Accounting

Kforce is partnering with a client in the Saint Louis area to find a VP of Investment Accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead investment accounting operations, reporting, and governance for invested assets and related income
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple reporting bases
• Provide guidance on complex investment transactions, accounting policy, and regulatory compliance
• Partner closely with senior investment and finance leadership to support strategy, reporting, and business initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance processes
• Deliver executive-level reporting, financial analysis, and insights to key stakeholders
• Drive process improvements, automation, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies
• Support acquisitions, due diligence activities, and cross-functional strategic projects
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree, CPA, or CFA preferred
• 12+ years of accounting or auditing experience, including significant investment accounting experience with strong GAAP and statutory accounting knowledge
• Prior leadership experience managing teams within insurance, reinsurance, or financial services environments preferred
• Strong investment accounting experience to lead the investment accounting team; Would love to see investment accounting or accounting related to bonds, private credit and private equity
• Strong understanding of investment accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and business operations
• Proficiency with Excel, SQL/query tools, and financial systems
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement capabilities
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and support strategic business initiatives in a fast-paced environment