Director, Planning & Analysis - Enterprise Evaluation Group

Job Classification:

Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

The Enterprise Valuation Group (EVG) is seeking a results-oriented and self-motivated candidate for an 8P Director role. The Enterprise Valuation Group (EVG) within the ALM Finance department of Corporate Controller’s Group performs critical control and validation procedures over the Company’s general account investment portfolio and other investment activities affiliated with PFI. Individual is expected to have experience with financial industry capital markets in areas related to application of GAAP accounting requirements on valuation related subjects.

This role will support the Vice President of the group in preparing valuation subject analysis, consolidating valuation oversight results for multiple assets classes, researching market data and transactions to support private equity and other valuations, and compiling/streamlining/presenting quarterly valuation council reports to finance management.

The ideal candidate will have a collaborative mindset, offer new perspectives, seek to make continual improvements in process and analysis, remain flexible when faced with shifting priorities and strive to build a team environment. Experience with accounting and financial reporting practices (GAAP and STAT) is preferred (but not mandatory), particularly in the following areas:

• Fair value measurement and reporting (ASC 820)
• Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instrument / CECL Current Expected Credit Loss (ASU 2016-13)
• Various accounting treatments for debt securities, equity securities, equity methods, and consolidation requirements
• Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01) to address the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of certain financial instruments.

What you'll do:

• Participating in the group’s focus range from optimizing liquid core assets valuation routines to maximizing transparency on illiquid, non-core assets with obstacles including unobservable inputs, operational lags, non-GAAP financials etc
• Monitoring emerging valuation topics related to GAAP/Statutory/SEC reporting requirements and serving as a subject matter expert for valuation and valuation oversight.
• Assisting manager to develop and implement asset specific and/or and company-wide policies and guidelines to comply with valuation reporting requirements and best industry practices
• Advising business units in developing valuation procedures to comply with the Valuation Policy and Guidelines
• Performing Quarter-end valuation reviews
• Producing regular management reports on valuation oversight
• Working with the fair value reporting team to improve fair value leveling
• Performing other ad hoc valuation analysis to support financial reporting and management decision making

What you'll need:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other relevant disciplines. CPA, CFA, MBA, or Master of Financial Engineering is a plus
• 10+ years experience in investment related financial analysis and reporting is preferred. Working knowledge of investment IPV (Independent Price Verification) and valuation control procedures are preferred but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of financial security valuation principles and practices. Exposure to one or more of cashflow discount models, yield curve analysis, enterprise value models using sales or earnings multiples, sum of the parts (SOTP) business valuation methods, and valuations of options, interest rate swaps, foreign exchange swaps and other derivative instruments, and Libor Sunset transition to alternative reference rates is preferred.
• Prior experience with Private Capital (debt or equity) investment analysis, valuation, and reporting is a significant plus.
• Knowledge of ASC 820 fair value leveling, measurement, and disclosures.
• Ability work with cross-functional teams and deliver technology-driven solutions to investment analysis. Candidates with proficiency in investment analytics and data analysis are highly desired.
• Experience with one or more programming and investment tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, R, Matlab, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Intex are preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with other functions, peers, and senior managers.
• Reliable and accountable, with ability to work under tight time constraints.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; high level of attention to details.
• Leadership skills and talent management awareness.
• Auditing or consulting experience with a public accounting firm is a plus
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