Transamerica

Deputy Controller

Transamerica$250K — $335K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
  • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including leadership of large teams
  • Experience with US GAAP, SEC reporting, and U.S. Statutory accounting
  • Ability to guide organizations through change and build consensus among senior leaders
  • Proficient in general business software
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams for compliant reporting
  • Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership on financial matters
  • Drive operational efficiency by optimizing finance processes
  • Establish a strong regulatory and governance mindset
  • Direct design and evaluation of internal controls and compliance activities
  • Prepare materials for Audit Committee and liaise with external auditors
  • Partner with business unit leaders for management reporting and performance analysis

Benefits

  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Holistic wellness program including Wellness Coaching
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours and Matching Gifts Program
Full Job Description

Job Family

Finance - General

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations, including financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Lead strategic initiatives that support high‑quality financial reporting and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant reporting across multiple accounting frameworks.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing guidance on financial, accounting, and regulatory matters.
  • Drive operational efficiency by optimizing processes and building scalable, modern finance infrastructure.
  • Establish a strong regulatory and governance mindset with a high level of control consciousness.
  • Direct the design and evaluation of internal controls, monitoring, deficiency assessment, and remediation activities, including Management Assessment of Risk (MAR) and Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) compliance.
  • Prepare materials of Audit Committee and act as liaison with external auditors.
  • Partner with business unit leaders, forecasting, and other functions to deliver insightful management reporting, capital planning, and performance analysis.
  • Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance arrangements, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee financial close activities to meet regulatory and management reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
  • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including leadership of large teams
  • Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, and U.S. Statutory accounting
  • Ability to guide organizations through change and build consensus among senior leaders
  • Proficient in general business software
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Big Four public accounting experience valued
  • Experience with Oracle financial systems

Working Conditions

  • Office Environment
  • Periods of peak workload may require extended hours
  • Occasional Travel <10%
  • Occasional travel for business meetings and leadership engagements

The Salary for this position generally ranges between$250,000 - $335,000 annually.Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, 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 Companys discretion.

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 6een (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

About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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