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LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

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Can ATS read PDF resumes?
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How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

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Associate, Investment Accounting - Renewable Energy

Ghd · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About Global Atlantic 

Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions with operations in the U.S., Bermuda, and Japan. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR (NYSE: KKR), a leading global investment firm, Global Atlantic combines deep insurance expertise with KKR’s powerful investment capabilities to deliver long-term financial security for millions of individuals worldwide. With a broad suite of annuity, preneed life insurance, reinsurance, and investment solutions, Global Atlantic, through its issuing companies, helps people achieve their financial goals with confidence. For more information, please visit www.globalatlantic.com. 

Position Summary:

Global Atlantic is seeking a candidate to support the accounting for renewables and infrastructure investments which entails preparing the monthly ledger reconciliations to validate the accuracy of the investment results provided by various third-party administrators (“TPA”) on a GAAP basis and preparation of required GAAP 10Q/K investment disclosures for these. All candidates must, in addition to possessing the specific qualifications cited below, work well within a complex, fast-paced, fluid environment, and have a proven ability to execute results timely and accurately as well as adherence to strict deadlines. All candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Work cross functionally to recognize and record complex new renewable energy and infrastructure investment acquisitions and dispositions
  • Responsible for the monthly investment and suspense reconciliations primarily for renewable energy and infrastructure investments. This includes the ledger and TPA statements for various subsidiaries on a GAAP basis; including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and other investment accounting activities.
  • Perform month end closing procedures, including analytical reviews of Special Purpose Vehicle (“SPV”) financial statements, income statement and balance sheet.
  • Perform control functions in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and NAIC Model Audit Rule.
  • Prepare monthly management reports that provide analysis of investment results.
  • Oversight and monitoring of activity in each SPV assigned.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and assist with special projects, as requested.
  • Collaborate with functional teams, including Auditors on requests and periodic monitoring of investments.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Renewable energy investment accounting background (strongly preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA a plus
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience.  
  • Public Accounting experience a plus.
  • Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP and knowledge of Statutory accounting principles related to renewable energy investments.
  • Familiarity with complex transactions, internal securitizations and SPVs.
  • Familiarity with investment accounting systems.     
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel.
  • Pro-active, detail oriented, deadline driven; possess excellent documentation and analysis skills.
  • Results oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment with limited direct supervision.
  • Solid written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven ability to successfully handle competing priorities and multiple deliverables.
  • To be considered for this role, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

 

 

Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. 

Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives.  Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. 

The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$130,000.

 

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This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Global Atlantic EEOC Statement
Global Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

The base salary range for this role
$72,500—$138,000 USD

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Our employees are in the office 5 days per week in New York and 4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to [email protected]

Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws. 

 

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