Senior Specialist, Accounting - Accounting Policy

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting guidance related to current and proposed transactions to ensure consistent interpretation and conformity with authoritative accounting literature.

• Maintain oversight over the adoption of and compliance with Transamerica’s accounting policies.

• Analyze accounting implications of alternate solutions and support business units with significant and unusual transactions.

• Perform independent research to support key accounting decisions.

• Consider financial impact, benefits and drawbacks, and potential legal and regulatory impacts of significant accounting transactions.

• Monitor the IASB and FASB for upcoming accounting standards; assess guidance applicable to the company.

• Prepare memos and policy documents to communicate accounting changes.

• Develop, implement, and communicate new policies and processes to comply with newly issued accounting standards.

• Draft financial statement disclosures regarding upcoming accounting pronouncements.

• Work closely with senior management as well as external auditors on complex accounting topics, and engage with legal counsel, regulators, and consultants as needed.

• Serve as a technical accounting subject matter expert.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

• Eight years of accounting experience.

• In-depth accounting knowledge, preferably in the financial services/insurance industry.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Written/verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

• Advanced computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technical research and preparation of accounting memorandums and policies.

• Advanced writing skills to document and communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel.

• CPA designation

• Big 4 experience

• Understanding of Statutory Accounting Principles

• Understanding of actuarial concepts

• Understanding of financial instruments

Working Conditions

• Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday)

The Salary for this position generally ranges between$112,000 - $140,000 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 Company’s discretion.

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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

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