Transamerica

Director, Finance (External Reporting)

Transamerica$159K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
  • 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience
  • Extensive knowledge of SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead SEC submissions, ensuring timely and accurate filings
  • Ensure compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP regulations
  • Guide the Management Discussion & Analysis and financial statement processes
  • Oversee External Reporting team and employee performance assessments
  • Manage ad hoc departmental requests and initiatives
  • Direct enhancements in regulatory reporting tools and processes
  • Serve as SOX process owner to maintain compliance and strengthen controls

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Parental Leave of fifteen days per year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program including Coaching and Rewards
  • Volunteer PTO
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
Full Job Description

Job Family

Finance - General

Job Description Summary

Provide financial leadership, expertise, and functional oversight of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting process within the Finance organization. Ensure timely SEC filings meet reporting, accounting and control requirements. Serve as a key influence on the mission and vision of the department.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation, review and timely filing of SEC submissions, including Forms 10-K. 10-Q, 8-K,11-K, and other required filings.   Manage the quarterly disclosure committee process, including issue identification and status updates.

  • Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with SEC Regulation S-K, S-X, and U.S. GAAP.  Oversee the drafting, XBRL tagging, quality checks, and cross-functional coordination for the disclosure material. Oversee treatment of reporting errors and control deficiencies.

  • Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members. Provide leadership and oversight over Management Discussion & Analysis process, financial statement footnotes, non-GAAP disclosures, and executive summaries.

  • Provide leadership to the External Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees. Provide five direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment.

  • Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments.

  • Direct major change initiatives related to regulatory reporting (SEC), enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget.

  • Serve as SOX process owner; understand processes and controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of reporting processes with SOX compliance requirements. Strengthen disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.

  • Partner closely, regarding SEC reporting issues, with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams. 

  • Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience

  • 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience

  • Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP)

  • Strong leadership and people management skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences

  • Organizational and prioritization skills

  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA/advanced degree

  • 10+ years in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance; experience with public company financial reporting in the United States.

  • Proficient in U.S. GAAP, WBRL, ERP systems, and reporting tools; strong analytical skills.

  • Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change.

  • Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

  • Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software.


Working Conditions

  • Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

The Salary for this position generally ranges between$159,000 - $200,000 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.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

  • We willnever request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.

  • Official offers are sent viaDocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.


This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

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

 

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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