Lead Specialist, Financial Analysis - Group Consolidation

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as senior technical leader within the Global Consolidation and Corporate Reporting organization. Apply advanced accounting, reporting, and financial analysis expertise to support complex consolidation activities, enterprise reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives. Act as a recognized subject matter expert and trusted advisor on financial reporting processes, consolidation matters, and reporting requirements across a multinational operating environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
Ten years of financial analysis experience, including work in the insurance, financial services or investment management industry
Expert knowledge of accounting/finance
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strategic thinker able to communicate on business/market and legislative issues at a macro level
Organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to make timely decisions using the appropriate information
Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills to provide complex information to diverse audiences
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 in preparing technical accounting analyses and position papers.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of consolidated financial reporting deliverables.
Partner with domestic and international finance organizations to support consistent application of accounting policies and reporting requirements.
Review and analyze accounting and reporting matters related to investments in subsidiaries and other legal entities, including consolidation adjustments, eliminations, ownership changes, and organizational structure impacts.
Lead development and maintenance of reporting instructions, reporting requirements, and related reporting documentation.
Evaluate reporting processes and controls, recommending enhancements that improve quality, efficiency, and transparency.
Support interactions with internal and external auditors, including preparation of technical analyses and supporting documentation.
Develop analyses and communications related to financial results, reporting matters, and emerging issues.
Act as a process owner, as needed, to ensure top performance in a control environment.

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).
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