Vice President, Investment Accounting

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Vice President, Investment Accounting for a FULL-TIME salary + bonus & benefits role with one of our premier financial clients. This role will sit in their Boston, MA office 4 days weekly.

This is a direct-hire, full-time position --- client cannot sponsor now or in the future.
Cannot work with additional layers of employment.
Role Overview

• Title: Vice President, Investment Accounting
• Supports the investment accounting team across four asset areas: REITs, consumer credit, alternative energy, and transportation
• Full-time, in-office role; candidate must reside in Boston or be willing to work onsite daily

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and support the monthly and quarterly close
• Ensure accurate statutory (STAT) and GAAP reporting for insurance investments
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, accounting, finance, actuarial, and risk teams
• Serve as liaison between accounting and specialized investment silos
• Contribute to process modernization and ongoing team initiatives

Must-Have Qualifications

1. Deep U.S. STAT accounting experience - this is the #1 filter
2. Hands-on monthly/quarterly close - not suitable for audit-only or review-only profiles
3. Insurance or reinsurance investment accounting background

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience with real estate investment trusts (REITs)
• Familiarity with Clearwater accounting software
• CPA license (not required)
• Exposure to consumer or private credit

Not a Fit

• Candidates with audit-only or Big 4-only experience lacking applied close and statutory accounting
• Remote or minimal hybrid candidates - this is strictly Boston-based, in-office 4 days weekly

Team & Culture

• Short-staffed and operating under time pressure
• Culture is collaborative but stretched; leadership is highly engaged in the hiring process
• New Boston office currently in Brighton, moving to Seaport in late 2026

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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