18 project accountant jobs found

What You'll Do: We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Business Systems Solutions Reporting Team, supporting enterprise finance reporting and analytics as part of PFG’s Finance Journey transformation. This role plays a key part in building, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise reporting solutions. These solutions use Oracle Cloud analytics and reporting tools, and they meet both internal management and external reporting requirements. In addition, this role will help drive automation and augmentation of finance reporting processes using AI-enabled capabilities while maintaining audit-ability and governance.   The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of accounting knowledge, reporting expertise, and technical aptitude, partnering with stakeholders to translate business needs into user-friendly dashboards and reports that support decision-making and financial insights. Key Accountabilities Design, develop, enhance, and support reporting and...

What You'll Do: We’re   looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this role,   you'll   play a key role in financial reporting for the company on both a U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and U.S. Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) basis by being a part of our metadata and validation team that ensures all metadata is appropriately set up to   facilitate   reporting and data is processed correctly in our consolidation and reporting tools!   Key   member   of   metadata   team, working with business units to understand requested metadata changes and impacts on   reporting;   will need to obtain an understanding of the equitization process and all external reporting .    Will need to learn current metadata structure and new metadata structure being implemented with Finance Journey project as well as how to use Oracle cloud Enterprise Data Management (EDM).   Involvement with Finance Journey...

Innovative Consultant -SMB Business Operations / Management Manage a portfolio of 5–6 small business clients in a hybrid model. You’ll act as a financial firefighter and strategic coach, driving urgent change, real results, and lasting impact where it matters most. Cogent Analytics is seeking leaders ready to rescue and grow clients financially and organizationally. This is a hands-on, client-facing role for high-performance individuals who want to lead from the front, drive client performance, and improve client liquidity for small business owners across the US. Important Fit Note : If your background centers on project coordination, Agile/Scrum facilitation, workflow boards, timeline management, or status reporting, this role will not align with your experience. You’ll start by mastering Cogent methodology and client approach, then quickly move to support our clients in driving financial improvement by executing proper operational and sales methods. As an...

What You'll Do: We are currently seeking a Manager-Research for our Commercial Real Estate (CRE) team.   In this role, you will work directly with the Senior Director of Real Estate Research and Strategy to develop and communicate a forward-looking, data-driven view of global commercial real estate (CRE) markets across cycles.  You will partner across portfolio teams on capital allocation strategies. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop house views on the state of the global and U.S. CRE cycle by integrating top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up asset and sector insights. Support investment committees with clear, defensible research narratives and data-backed conclusions. Interpret cross-asset signals (e.g., Treasuries, REITs, credit markets) to inform real estate allocation decisions. Maintain relative value frameworks between public and private as well as equity and debt. Author and present quarterly and...

What You'll Do: Portfolio Analyst – Asset Allocation (Des Moines, Iowa)   Join our Principal Asset Allocation (“PAA”) Portfolio Management team supporting Target Date Funds. In this role, you’ll deliver investment forecasts, risk analytics, portfolio modeling, and research insights that help optimize portfolio positioning and performance.   Portfolio Construction: Support asset class research, risk modeling, scenario analysis, and efficient frontier work. Portfolio Analysis: Create reports that monitor key investment criteria, risk characteristics, and attribution trends. Provide insights and recommendations to the portfolio management team based on independent analysis Portfolio Trading: Support and execute trading functions that focus on tactical asset allocation and rebalancing efforts Portfolio Reporting: Communicate portfolio positioning, performance, sub‑advisor updates, and active risk drivers. Assist in preparing and publishing performance...

What You'll Do: We're seeking a talented and motivated Tax Attorney with 5+ years of experience , including interest and experience in international tax matters , to join our legal team. This role will provide strategic tax advice impacting asset management, insurance, and related financial services businesses, support cross‑border business transactions, and ensure compliance with complex U.S. and international tax laws. The ideal candidate has a strong technical tax background, excellent judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and business units.     Key Responsibilities Advise on U.S. federal income tax matters, with an emphasis on international tax , including transfer pricing, Subpart F, NCTI, BEAT, foreign tax credits, tax treaty interpretation, and global structuring. Support international business operations, cross-border transactions, and foreign subsidiary governance, including advising...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an experienced fixed income corporate credit analyst to join our Investment Grade team. In this role, you’ll most likely cover Food & Beverage, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare REITs, and Pharmaceuticals.   Conduct independent fundamental research and analysis on assigned companies/sectors, develop financial models, and provide investment recommendations, credit ratings and outlooks Analysis includes economic and competitive analysis, financial modeling, and relative value assessment Respond to inquiries from various stakeholders and represent research function in client meetings Monitor financial markets, current events, and economic trends to identify opportunities and risks Build and maintain industry relationships to ensure consistent information flow Assist with staff development through coaching, mentoring, and training team members About Principal Asset Management Principal Asset Management is the...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Funds Specialist to join our Law department. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the coordination, preparation, formatting, and electronic submission of regulatory filings to the SEC using the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under strict deadlines.   What You’ll Do Prepare and submit SEC filings, including Forms N‑1A, N‑2, N‑14, Proxy Statements, and other required documents through the EDGAR system. Format and convert documents into required SEC‑compliant formats (e.g., HTML, XBRL, iXBRL). Coordinate with internal teams, including Legal, Finance, Accounting, and Compliance, to gather required disclosures and supporting documentation. Ensure all filings are accurate, complete, and submitted in compliance with SEC regulations and deadlines. Review and proofread filings for...

What You'll Do: Independently examine and handle complex retirement calculations and transactions within defined timing and quality standards. Act as a resource for calculation and transaction processing. Support the management and review of participant data and retirement information. Offer informal oversight and may conduct quality checks of transactions and calculations. Conduct retirement calculations and transactions while adhering to compliance requirements, client/legal documents, and tax considerations. Investigate and address calculation and transaction issues. Achieve performance measurement standards to guarantee calculations are timely and of high quality. Provide positive informal leadership influence and support to all team members. Share knowledge, possibly serving as a subject matter expert and mentor resource to internal business partners. Communicate effectively with internal business partners to resolve problems. Report and communicate problems,...

What You'll Do: We are actively seeking an Associate Accountant to join our Tax Financial Reporting team, which is responsible for income tax reporting and the preparation of tax returns for our domestic non‑insurance entities. This role is ideal for someone who has a solid understanding of financial statements, can learn and apply technical accounting concepts, and is a motivated self-starter.   Under direct supervision, the Associate Accountant will build technical accounting knowledge, develop familiarity with organizational processes and systems, and contribute to accurate and compliant financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Financial Analysis & Reporting Perform basic accounting analysis and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, SAP, and tax or other regulatory guidance Execute transaction processing, exception handling, and month‑end close activities Prepare routine journal entries and ensure accurate, timely financial...

What You'll Do: We’re  looking for  a n   Analyst  to join  Principal  Global Fixed Income  High Yield team . In this role,  you'll  conduct high yield and  leveraged  loan research and analysis on assigned companies/industries, develop financial models,  while   provid ing  research insights  with  detail ed  buy, sell and hold recommendations to support portfolio managers in making informed investment decisions!   Independently perform fundamental credit analysis,  assessing economic, competitive, sector, and political drivers of credit risk;  maintain  credit ratings, outlooks, and relative value assessments, and proactively communicate material developments to senior analysts and portfolio managers.    Provide ongoing credit monitoring and reporting,  including  reviewing   ongoing   performance  of  companies under coverage including written and verbal updates .     tracking  covenant trends ,...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Assistant Actuary to join our Workplace Benefits Group Disability & Life Pricing team. Associate Actuary level will be considered for the right candidate. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively to drive forward pricing and product development efforts related to our suite of Disability & Life products! We're looking for someone who will:   Become the lead Actuarial resource in developing new pricing methodologies and strategies across our Disability & Life products. This work is not prescribed; the best candidates will be open to creative solutions to pricing and analytic methods. Develop as a subject-matter expert in the pricing mechanics of our Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) products. Some exposure to the Group Life products over time, as needed. Build, maintain, and improve processes relating to evaluating the health of the Disability & Life products,...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Actuary to join our Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) Pricing team. In this role you'll support Principal’s PRT business through a blend of people leadership and high‑impact individual contributor work. Additionally, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day pricing execution, manage a team of actuaries, and partner with the business and other areas to drive competitive, well‑governed pricing outcomes. This position also contributes to strategic initiatives including product development, reserve modeling, capital optimization, and reinsurance to enhance business outcomes.   Lead and develop team of actuaries supporting PRT pricing and reinsurance. Contribute to a strong workplace culture built on high performance, camaraderie, and continuous learning. Oversee daily pricing execution for US PRT sales opportunities – ensuring actuarial quality, governance alignment, and competitive positioning. Support actuarial work related to affiliate and third-party...

What You'll Do: We are looking for a Senior Associate- Investment Accountant (Reporting) to join our Principal Asset Management Team. In this role, you will be responsible for investment accounting and financial reporting across multiple investment strategies and asset classes. The position partners closely with Asset Management, Investment Operations, Risk, Compliance, Tax, Audit, and Technology teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant investment reporting supported by strong controls and documentation. Investment Reporting & Financial Statements Responsible for monthly and quarterly investment reporting, including SEC filings (10Q and 10K), ECP, and other regulatory reporting requirements, as well as audit support Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports, supporting internal management reporting as well as external and regulatory reporting deliverables. Apply U.S. GAAP to investment transactions and ensure compliance with...

What You'll Do: As an Analyst - Investment Analytics at Principal Financial Group, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment, providing critical insights and analytics to improve our sales strategies. This role is outstanding in its focus on delivering flawless investment analysis, enabling our team to strictly compete in the market. You will collaborate closely with our sales teams, offering vital support and expertise to ensure our investment products are exceptionally positioned. Key responsibilities include:   Conducting detailed analysis on performance, risk, style, holdings, and qualitative attributes of funds available through Principal’s investment platform. Preparing detailed performance and analytical reports, sharing insights and recommendations to ensure alignment with our world-class standards. Proactively educating and updating business partners within the sales distribution channel. Conducting training sessions for both new and existing...

What You'll Do: We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor- Technology to join our Audit Technology team. You'll support the organization’s business objectives by performing risk-based internal audit and advisory services.   Audit Execution – Complete audits in accordance with professional standards and established audit methodologies. Assess key risks impacting business objectives in alignment with business unit and enterprise strategies. Identify key controls, evaluate design effectiveness and develop test plans to validate the operating effectiveness. Maintain timely and adequate documentation via ongoing use of automated audit tools. Validate adequacy of corrective action taken to address audit issues and mitigate risk. Gain exposure to leading audits and applying data analytics to validate key controls. Communication – Maintain ongoing communication within the audit team regarding status and progress of work. Discuss audit objectives, scope of work, and audit...

What You'll Do: We are looking for a Senior Associate, Trust Administration and Operations to join our PGI Trust Company Operations and Governance team. You will support the daily administration, oversight, and operational integrity of the Trust Company. It operates independently to ensure timely and accurate execution of key functions, including regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring, monthly reconciliations, document management, SharePoint administration, and process improvement. You will enhance operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to trust documents, ERISA requirements, policies, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Assist with regulatory filings, committee materials, internal audits, state exams, and annual CIT reporting, including audits and Form 5500s. Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring in line with policies and regulations. Omnibus Account Oversight & Reconciliation Coordinate...

What You'll Do: We’re seeking a Director, Private Credit – Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) to play a senior role within our Investment Grade Private Credit platform. This individual will be a key contributor to the execution, structuring, and ongoing management of investment-grade private asset-backed finance investments across a broad range of industries and asset types. This role is execution-focused, not origination-driven. You’ll be responsible for implementing sourced opportunities into capital-efficient, regulatory-aligned structured investments, including ABS, ABL, ABF, CLO, and other structured credit strategies—primarily for insurance and long-duration capital.   Additional Responsibilities: You will work across both new and existing transactions spanning sectors such as fund finance, consumer and commercial ABF, mortgage and CRE, and emerging esoteric asset classes.   Key responsibilities include: Leading due diligence and credit underwriting for structured...