Accounting Manager - Finance
About The Position
The role is an Accounting Manager within Voya IM Controllership, reporting to the VP, Controller. The position is designated as a remote/work-from-home role. The manager is expected to serve as both a strong technical accountant and an effective people leader placing significant emphasis on employee compensation accounting, leadership development, automation/process transformation, and strategic partnership. The successful candidate will be a strong technical accountant and accomplished people leader who has successfully led teams through complex accounting matters while serving as a strategic partner to the business. They will bring deep expertise in compensation, revenue, and investment accounting, along with a passion for developing talent, improving processes, and driving organizational success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business/Administration.
- 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience in a complex operation, particularly within financial reporting, expense management, and monthly ledger closes.
- 5 years of experience managing a corporate project, function or division.
- Experience leading process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current generally accepted accounting and financial reporting standards.
- Must meet qualifications to sit for the FINRA Series 27 Exam.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and key stakeholders.
- Oracle General Ledger, including expense allocation module. Microsoft Suite Products.
Nice To Haves
- CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
- Financial services, asset management, insurance, or investment management industry experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation and review of legal entity financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and Proxy / SAI investment fund data.
- Leads compliance with applicable regulatory bodies related to the firm’s financial policies, CT Banking Examiners, Department of Labor etc.
- Represents Voya IM before external constituencies and committees of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors and responds to external, internal, and department audits.
- Oversee accounting and reporting for employee compensation programs, including: Annual incentive compensation, Deferred compensation plans, Equity-based compensation arrangements, Long-term incentive programs
- Ensure appropriate accrual methodologies and compliance with applicable accounting guidance.
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Compensation, and Finance teams to support accurate accounting and reporting.
- Ensures an effective level of coordination and communication between Voya Financial and Voya IM to achieve consistent and transparent accounting and financial operations.
- Assist in ensuring effective internal financial controls are maintained in compliance with US GAAP, SOX, policy and procedures and all legal or statutory requirements.
- Establish good working relationships with operational leadership and internal/external auditors.
- Effectively manage workload distribution and prioritization to ensure timely deliverables.
- Establish clear performance expectations and support employee development through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Performs other duties and assignments as required.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
