Investment Accounting Manager

This position will manage the delivery of monthly investment accounting, book close, account reconciliation and analysis, and accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned investment accounting clients. The Investment Accounting Manager will provide day-to-day leadership to investment accounting staff, maintain strong internal controls, and ensure deadlines are met across a broad range of investment accounting activities, including transaction processing, cash reconciliation, regulatory reporting and client deliverables. The position will have regular contact with clients, NEAM’s portfolio managers, auditors, custodians and senior leadership, requiring strong leadership, technical accounting, interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Primary responsibilities include: Manages the timely preparation and review of monthly investment reporting packages for STAT, GAAP, IFRS and other reporting bases Oversees the preparation and review of statutory quarterly and annual Schedule D regulatory reports and GAAP financial statement and footnote packages for investment accounting clients Ensures daily account reconciliations to custodial and/or external manager records are completed accurately, including cash, trades, income, dividends and special deposits; escalates and resolves discrepancies with clients and custodians Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of each client’s general ledger structure, reporting requirements, accounting policies and service expectations Leads, coaches and develops investment accounting staff; assigns work, reviews deliverables, provides technical guidance and supports performance and career development Serves as a primary point of contact for clients, auditors and NEAM portfolio managers regarding financial results, accounting matters and special reporting requests Leads the development and implementation of procedures, controls and workflow improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, scalability and client service Oversees the maintenance and review of monthly performance results for clients’ portfolios Reviews PIK schedules, anticipates activity and ensures transactions are recorded completely and accurately Collaborates with Investment Accounting leadership and cross-functional partners to support department goals, resource planning, new client onboarding and issue resolution Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and promotes the responsible use of AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency, analysis and service delivery.