Director, Finance - Group Consolidation

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$159,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Global Consolidation and Corporate Reporting function. Lead the governance, consolidation, reporting, and finance transformation activities necessary to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial information. Establish and maintain a scalable reporting operating model, strong control environment, and reporting governance framework that supports the Company’s U.S. GAAP reporting objectives and enterprise financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience
Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. investments, premiums, corporate finance)
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
Organizational and prioritization skills
Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems

Nice To Haves

CPA/advanced degree
Experience within the insurance or financial services industry.
Experience supporting multinational reporting environments.
Experience leading complex financial reporting, consolidation, or controllership functions.

Responsibilities

Partner with domestic and international finance leaders to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and reporting requirements across legal entities and reporting segments.
Oversee accounting and reporting matters related to investments in subsidiaries and other legal entities, including consolidation conclusions, ownership changes, and organizational structure impacts.
Establish and maintain reporting calendars, reporting instructions, and data requirements supporting enterprise-wide financial reporting.
Provide leadership and oversight for consolidated financial reporting deliverables, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reported results.
Serve as executive sponsor for consolidation and reporting systems, driving improvements in automation, data quality, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Lead interactions with executive management, external auditors, and other stakeholders regarding consolidated financial results, reporting matters, and key business developments.
Direct the design and execution of controls supporting the integrity of financial reporting and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
Lead organizational planning, resource allocation, and talent development activities within the function.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
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).
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