Accounting Manager, Investment Management

The role is an Accounting Manager within Voya IM Controllership, reporting to the VP, Controller. The position is designated as a remote/work-from-home role. The manager is expected to serve as both a strong technical accountant and an effective people leader placing significant emphasis on employee compensation accounting, leadership development, automation/process transformation, and strategic partnership. The successful candidate will be a strong technical accountant and accomplished people leader who has successfully led teams through complex accounting matters while serving as a strategic partner to the business. They will bring deep expertise in compensation, revenue, and investment accounting, along with a passion for developing talent, improving processes, and driving organizational success.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation and review of legal entity financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and Proxy / SAI investment fund data; Leads compliance with applicable regulatory bodies related to the firm's financial policies, CT Banking Examiners, Department of Labor etc; Represents Voya IM before external constituencies and committees of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors and responds to external, internal, and department audits; Oversee accounting and reporting for employee compensation programs, including annual incentive compensation, deferred compensation plans, equity-based compensation arrangements, and long-term incentive programs; Ensure appropriate accrual methodologies and compliance with applicable accounting guidance; Partner with HR, Payroll, Compensation, and Finance teams to support accurate accounting and reporting; Ensures an effective level of coordination and communication between Voya Financial and Voya IM to achieve consistent and transparent accounting and financial operations; Assist in ensuring effective internal financial controls are maintained in compliance with US GAAP, SOX, policy and procedures and all legal or statutory requirements; Establish good working relationships with operational leadership and internal/external auditors; Effectively manage workload distribution and prioritization to ensure timely deliverables; Establish clear performance expectations and support employee development through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and feedback; Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives; Performs other duties and assignments as required

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business/Administration; 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience in a complex operation, particularly within financial reporting, expense management, and monthly ledger closes; 5 years of experience managing a corporate project, function or division; Experience leading process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives; Comprehensive knowledge of current generally accepted accounting and financial reporting standards; Must meet qualifications to sit for the FINRA Series 27 Exam; Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and key stakeholders; Oracle General Ledger, including expense allocation module; Microsoft Suite Products

Nice to have

CPA and/or MBA; Public accounting experience; Financial services, asset management, insurance, or investment management industry experience

Benefits

Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans; 401(k) Savings plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%); Voya Retirement Plan, employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%); Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year; Paid time off, including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day; Paid volunteer time, 40 hours per calendar year