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Lead Accountant IV (Contract) - Investment Controllership  Richmond, VA  Posted: 2/19/2026
Job Description

Job ID#:

8325

Positions Available:

2


🔹 Now Hiring: Lead Accountant IV (Contract) - Investment Controllership

📍 Richmond, VA (Hybrid preferred | Remote considered)
💼 Contract through August 21, 2026
💲 $47.50 - $50.75/hour


Alphanumeric is seeking an experienced Lead Accountant IV to support a high-impact Investment Controllership function within a large, complex financial organization. This role plays a critical part in US GAAP and Statutory accounting, reporting, controls, and automation across diverse investment portfolios.

If you're a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys complex analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration - this is a fantastic long-term contract opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

You will support accounting and reporting for investment portfolios including:
  • Fixed Maturity Securities
  • Commercial Mortgage Loans
  • Middle Market Loans
  • Limited Partnerships
  • CECL (Current Expected Credit Losses)


Key responsibilities include:

  • Transaction processing and balance reconciliations
  • US GAAP, SEC 10-K/Q, and Statutory reporting and disclosures
  • Evaluating system outputs for proper accounting treatment
  • Performing SOX controls for owned processes
  • Researching accounting guidance and improving workflows
  • Driving process improvements and automation opportunities
  • Partnering across Finance and Investment teams
  • Delivering analytical insights and solving complex accounting challenges

 
Job Requirements

 

🎯 What We're Looking For

Required:

✔ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
✔ 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
✔ Strong reconciliation and reporting experience
✔ Excellent communication and collaboration skills
✔ Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
✔ Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
✔ Proficiency in Excel and MS Office

Preferred:

⭐ Oracle Financials, TM1, PAM experience
⭐ Exposure to Alteryx workflows
⭐ CPA or other accounting certifications

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

  • Long-term contract stability (through 2026)
  • Senior-level investment accounting exposure
  • Hybrid flexibility with remote option
  • Opportunity to improve processes and automation
  • Competitive hourly rate





 

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