Job Description

About the Role
Title:
Lead Accountant - Richmond (hybrid) - Genworth - 2255
Location:
Richmond, VA
Accounting and Finance
Job Description:
About the Role
You will support the Investment Controllership function across U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting, reporting, controls, analysis, and automation. This role directly supports processes, controls, and reporting for Fixed Maturity, Commercial Mortgage Loan, Middle Market Loan, and Limited Partnership portfolios, as well as activities related to Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL).
Investment Accounting is a shared service organization responsible for all U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting for the company’s investment portfolio. The team partners closely with Finance teams across all product lines and contributes to the development and execution of investment strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Perform transaction processing and balance reconciliations
Support internal and external reporting, including U.S. GAAP, SEC 10‑K/Q, and Statutory disclosures
Partner cross‑functionally to drive alignment on shared goals and deliverables
Evaluate system outputs to ensure appropriate accounting treatment across multiple accounting bases
Serve as a value‑add resource by applying analytical and critical thinking to complex and unstructured problems
Proactively identify, manage, and escalate issues, including contingency planning
Research and interpret accounting guidance to assess current processes and identify efficiencies or gaps
Prepare assigned accounting deliverables and perform applicable SOX controls for owned processes
Review and assess existing workflows and recommend process improvements
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate and resolve conflicts
Proven ability to prioritize work and manage multiple deadlines
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with Oracle Financials, TM1, and PAM
Exposure to Alteryx workflows
Prior experience with account reconciliations, exception management, and issue resolution
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or other relevant professional certification