Lead Financial Analyst - Investment Reporting

Investment Reporting Team Leader

This position within Investment Reporting will be responsible for leading a team supporting Derivative & Securities Operations Accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounting accuracy, financial reporting, and analysis functions. This position will be responsible for applying accounting knowledge and judgment to activities that are diverse and complex.

Responsibilities

• Develop, mentor, and manage staff to achieve performance success.
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple bases of accounting
• Monthly oversight, review, and approval of suspense balances and reconciliations from source back to general ledger with a focus on derivatives
• Responsible for monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records by preparing and reviewing journal entries with primary focus on derivatives but not limited to
• Extract financial and attribute data from core accounting system to trouble-shoot and resolve cash payment discrepancies or reconciliation variances
• Extracts financial data from accounting systems to perform appropriate analyses. Analytical focus will be on derivative and securities assets
• Core system integrity and data quality in accordance with accounting policy and processing procedures
• Daily review of derivative activity processing results and be able to address questions regarding accounting results calculated by the system
• Work directly with the vendor and stakeholder to resolve process exceptions.
• Understand the flow of information and use that knowledge to troubleshoot problems.
• Recommends changes to processes to improve and achieve greater efficiencies by documenting business requirements and participating in testing efforts.
• Participates on project teams or leads project teams.
• Works effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years experience, with degree.
• Communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Work effectively individually and within a team; organizational and prioritization skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience working with remote employees supporting different functional areas.
• Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task and work effectively individually and within a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Advanced computer skills; Power BI, Report writing, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year supervisory experience.
• Solid knowledge of accounting/financial area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium).
• Background with Murex, Clearwater, and Oracle tools preferred.
• Experience leading a team through change initiatives

Working Conditions

• Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday)
• Fast-paced deadline-driven office environment.
• Occasional Travel <10%

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $97,000 - $115,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

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What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023