KELLIE SCHALL
Ankeny,Iowa
Summary
Accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in investment accounting and reporting. Proven leadership in managing high-performing teams and optimizing financial systems and processes. Expertise in GAAP and NAIC statutory accounting, with a strong track record of collaboration across departments to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP Investment Accounting - Close & Analysis
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
2022.08 - Current
- Lead and developed a team of 15+ professionals to ensure accurate and timely accounting for the company's investment portfolio
- Oversee the timely completion and documentation of controls supporting the close process
- Lead in collaborating and communicating with customers of the Close & Analysis group on delivery of outputs from the group such as detail on specific assets within the portfolio
- Act as lead service level relationship manager for the Close & Analysis function with key third party providers such as investment managers and investment accounting service provider
- Lead decision making effort when determining how to allocate project work amongst team members
- Collaborate with Investment COE – Transformation Champions to set prioritization of transformation related projects that will impact the Close & Analysis team.
Director Investment Accounting
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
2021.06 - 2022.08
- Oversaw the monthly accounting system close with the third-party administrator, Investment Accounting staff and Finance leaders to ensure timely and accurate accounting records.
- Collaborated across the organization to provide strategic recommendations on Investment Accounting related activities. Discussed and recommend solutions and alternatives as new investment, accounting requirements and operational changes are proposed, with specific focus on internal controls and regulatory and compliance issues.
- SOX Control Owner for Investment Accounting processes. Ensured the processes are properly documented as to policies, procedures and controls. Supported auditors and internal controls team during their test work.
- Served as key decision maker to for Investment Accounting staff.
Manager – Investment Accounting Finance
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
2020.01 - 2022.08
- Managed a complex assets team responsible for GAAP and statutory reporting of alternative assets and mortgage loans
- Provided operational leadership during the onboarding of new assets and implemented accounting guidance in collaboration with internal policy teams and asset managers
- Led daily investment accounting meetings, resolving issues and ensuring smooth operations.
Senior Investment Accountant Finance
Athene Holding Company
2016.08 - 2020.01
- Prepared, analyzed, and presented monthly alternative investment results to senior management
- Completed GAAP and statutory financial statements and footnotes
- Led the NAIC ratings process, including regulatory filings, and collaborated with IT to develop new internal investment accounting tools
- Managed and trained junior accountants and contractors.
Principal Global Investors - Financial Accountant III Finance Team
Principal Financial Group
2015.04 - 2016.08
- Recorded and reconciled transactions, prepared operating results, and delivered analytical reports to senior management
- Improved processes for increased reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Corporate Accounting - Financial Accountant III Reporting Team
Principal Financial Group
2013.08 - 2015.04
- Analyzed journal entries, delivered regulatory reports, prepared audit reports, and coordinated external auditor requests
- Participated in testing SOX controls for multiple processes.
Principal Funds - Financial Accountant II Mutual Fund Accounting
Principal Financial Group
2011.03 - 2013.08
- Managed workload distribution and monitored task completion to meet deadlines
- Analyzed key control exceptions and mentored team members.
Principal Funds - Financial Accountant I Mutual Fund Accounting
Principal Financial Group
2007.06 - 2011.03
- Maintained control effort and accounting for mutual fund transactions
- Computed and verified daily valuations and NAV calculations
- Ensured accuracy through reconciliation of accounts and trust statements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa12.2006
Skills
- Investment Accounting
- GAAP and Statutory Reporting
- Financial Systems and Processes
- Team Leadership and Development
- Transformation Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clearwater
- PAM
- SunGard
- PeopleSoft
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office Products
- Wings
Activities
- F&G Leadership Academy – Class of 2022
- Prairie Ridge Church Preschool – Treasurer (2011 – 2015)
- Principal Accounting Community Mentoring Program – Mentee (2014 – 2015)
- Principal Employee Resource Group Mentoring Program – Mentee (2014 – 2015)
Timeline
AVP Investment Accounting - Close & Analysis
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
2022.08 - Current
Director Investment Accounting
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
2021.06 - 2022.08
Manager – Investment Accounting Finance
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company
2020.01 - 2022.08
Senior Investment Accountant Finance
Athene Holding Company
2016.08 - 2020.01
Principal Global Investors - Financial Accountant III Finance Team
Principal Financial Group
2015.04 - 2016.08
Corporate Accounting - Financial Accountant III Reporting Team
Principal Financial Group
2013.08 - 2015.04
Principal Funds - Financial Accountant II Mutual Fund Accounting
Principal Financial Group
2011.03 - 2013.08
Principal Funds - Financial Accountant I Mutual Fund Accounting
Principal Financial Group
2007.06 - 2011.03
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Iowa State University
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