Investment Accounting Associate II - Alternative Investments

MassMutual • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Accounting Associate II position is part of MassMutual’s Financial Controllership team within the Controllers Organization and reports to the Director of Partnerships. The role supports the ongoing growth and analysis of Investment Controllership and other key initiatives. It is suited to an accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, agile environment and collaborates across teams to improve execution, analysis, processes, and coordination with business partners on investment activities.

The associate contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and actively participates in implementing the company’s new ledger. The role also identifies and implements accounting improvements, leads increasingly complex continuous-improvement activities, helps solve problems affecting quality and efficiency, and makes recommendations to strengthen the team’s control environment. The position is based in Boston or Springfield, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years of investment accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, and large financial datasets.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and clearly communicate the story behind the results.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work efficiently and operate with increasing independence.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across cross-functional teams and with third parties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly, professionally, and persuasively to leaders, colleagues, and third parties.
• Ability to succeed in a dynamic, agile environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Knowledge of statutory (STAT) and GAAP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing the company’s new ledger.
• Perform ongoing activities as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
• Identify and implement accounting improvements that increase business value and team efficiency.
• Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex continuous-improvement activities.
• Participate in problem-solving to improve quality, cycle times, efficiency, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction within Investment Services Controllership.
• Recommend improvements to the Investment Services Controllership team’s overall control environment.
• Collaborate with Investment Management and cross-functional partners.
• Manage priorities effectively and adapt to changing circumstances while developing efficiencies and established methods.

Benefits

• Incentive and bonus opportunities.
• Professional development resources, mentoring, and internal networking opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and communities.
• Industry-leading pay and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level