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Investment Accounting and Reporting Data Oversight Manager

Symetra
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States
Mar 17, 2026

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as an Investment Accounting and Reporting Data Oversight Manager!

About the role

Symetra's Investment Accounting and Reporting team is looking for a dynamic leader to take ownership of data governance, quality, controls, and automation across our investment reporting ecosystem. As the Data Oversight Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring data used for GAAP, Statutory, and management reporting is accurate, consistent, and auditready - supporting a diverse investment portfolio.

You'll lead the evolution of our data governance framework, strengthen key data quality and reconciliation controls, and drive automation and process improvement using modern tools like Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SharePoint, and Cadency. Partnering closely with Accounting, Reporting, IT/Data, Internal Audit, Investments, and external vendors, you'll help reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enable confident, wellcontrolled financial reporting.

What you will do



  • Lead data governance for Investment Accounting and Reporting, defining standards, lineage, and critical data elements
  • Own data quality monitoring, controls, and exception management, driving systematic and automated validations
  • Oversee endtoend reconciliations across investment systems and the general ledger, ensuring timely, accurate, and welldocumented GAAP, Statutory, and management reporting
  • Govern and optimize workflows across Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SharePoint, and Cadency, including documentation, version control, and compliance
  • Ensure the integrity of data used in GAAP and Statutory filings (including Blue Book and Green Book schedules), executive reporting, and management dashboards
  • Drive automation of data transformations, reconciliations, and report production to improve efficiency and reduce risk
  • Build and maintain auditready documentation, including process narratives, control descriptions, data dictionaries, and data flow diagrams
  • Partner closely with Investment Accounting, Reporting, Accounting Policy, Actuarial, Investments, and IT/Data teams
  • Coordinate internal and external audit and regulatory responses with confidence and clarity
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members while championing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Review analytics and dashboards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability
  • Lead special data governance initiatives and system enhancements as needed



Why Work at Symetra

Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company-and it's absolutely true. The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous. Symetra truly cares about its employees. The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow-both within your role and beyond-make it a great place to build your career." - Alicia L., Claims Examiner

"Symetra cares about doing what's right for their customers and that we have a great culture." - Jackie B., Regional Account Manager

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.



  • Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
  • Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
  • Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
  • Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
  • Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview


Compensation

Salary Range: $106,400 - $177,300 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are:



  • You have a high school diploma (required), plus a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree and/or CPA, CIA, CISA, CFA, or FRM strongly preferred
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in investment accounting, financial data governance, controllership, or financial reporting
  • Handson experience implementing or managing automation and reporting tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Snowflake
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and Statutory accounting for investments preferred
  • Proven experience with data governance frameworks, data quality controls, lineage documentation, or financial system administration
  • Familiarity with Clearwater is a plus
  • Strong analytical, technical, and documentation skills with a high attention to detail
  • Clear, confident communicator and effective collaborator across Finance, Investments, Actuarial, IT/Data teams, and thirdparty vendors
  • Some minimal annual travel required (for people manager roles only)


Travel:



  • Required Training & Professional Development
    All newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.
  • Reasonable Accommodations
    Symetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodation is needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.


We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers/

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:



  • Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
  • Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
  • Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.


When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:



  • Disqualification from the recruitment process
  • Withdrawal of a job offer
  • Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered


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