Transamerica

Lead Specialist, Financial Analysis – External Reporting

Transamerica$128K — $161K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
  • Ten years of financial analysis experience, specifically in the insurance or financial services sector
  • Expertise in accounting and finance principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strategic communication skills regarding business and legislative issues
  • Excellent organizational skills with a focus on timely decision-making
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office and financial systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and filing of SEC documents like Forms 10-K and 10-Q
  • Ensure financial statements meet U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements through detailed review
  • Provide innovative solutions to complex financial reporting issues
  • Manage audit processes and address inquiries from external auditors
  • Collaborate to enhance disclosure controls and comply with SOX requirements
  • Implement process improvements using technology for efficiency gains
  • Communicate complex financial timelines and project details effectively
  • Build relationships with management to support business objectives

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Bonus eligibility based on Company and Individual Performance
  • 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 coaching and rewards
  • Paid parental leave of 15 days per year
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Full Job Description

Job Family

Finance - General

Job Description Summary

Serve as a top subject matter expert within the External Reporting group performing accounting, financial reporting and analysis functions in the preparation and filing of financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Apply financial knowledge and judgment to activities that are diverse and complex to validate the integrity and accuracy of SEC filings.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Utilize subject matter expertise to lead the preparation, review, and filing of periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other required filings.  Coordinate the timely submission of filings within regulatory deadlines.

  • Review and perform analytics in the preparation of financial statements to ensure consistency and accuracy across all financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.  Ensure accuracy of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) tagging in financial statements.

  • Deliver a higher level of financial reporting expertise to aid in solving problems in unique ways.

  • Lead interactions with external auditors, including managing audits, addressing auditor inquiries and providing proper documentation for disclosures.

  • Collaborate with management to maintain and enhance disclosure controls and procedures to ensure high-quality reporting.  Act as a processes owner to support and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. 

  • Recommend and lead implementation of changes to processes to achieve efficiencies through the use of technology.

  • Create communications for complex messages to a variety of audiences at the strategic and operational levels including determining and communicating SEC reporting calendar and project timelines.

  • Develop solid business relationships with all levels of management; partner with senior management to meet business goals.


Qualifications

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

  • Ten years of financial analysis experience, including work in the insurance, financial services or investment management industry

  • Expert knowledge of accounting/finance

  • Analytical and problem solving skills

  • Strategic thinker able to communicate on business/market and legislative issues at a macro level

  • Organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to make timely decisions using the appropriate information

  • Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills to provide complex information to diverse audiences

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


Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA strongly preferred/advanced degree

  • Extensive knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and XBRL

  • 6-10+ years of experience in SEC reporting and regulations.

  • 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$128,000 - $161,000 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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