Deputy Controller

Transamerica•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations, including financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Lead strategic initiatives that support high‑quality financial reporting and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
15+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including leadership of large teams
Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, and U.S. Statutory accounting
Ability to guide organizations through change and build consensus among senior leaders
Proficient in general business software
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Nice To Haves

Big Four public accounting experience valued
Experience with Oracle financial systems

Responsibilities

Lead and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant reporting across multiple accounting frameworks.
Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing guidance on financial, accounting, and regulatory matters.
Drive operational efficiency by optimizing processes and building scalable, modern finance infrastructure.
Establish a strong regulatory and governance mindset with a high level of control consciousness.
Direct the design and evaluation of internal controls, monitoring, deficiency assessment, and remediation activities, including Management Assessment of Risk (MAR) and Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Prepare materials of Audit Committee and act as liaison with external auditors.
Partner with business unit leaders, forecasting, and other functions to deliver insightful management reporting, capital planning, and performance analysis.
Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance arrangements, and other strategic initiatives.
Oversee financial close activities to meet regulatory and management reporting deadlines.

Benefits

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