Senior Fund Administration Accountant - Transamerica Asset Management

Transamerica•Denver, CO

2d•$71,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Transamerica Asset Management (TAM), high performance, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. TAM is a division within Aegon Asset Management, an active global asset management firm with investment capabilities that span public and private markets across asset classes, sharing a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management. TAM’s vision is to be a valued asset manager by growing a profitable, scalable investment platform that connects the right solutions to our clients’ needs. We provide active fixed income and differentiated equity strategies by following our Investor First process and leveraging the capabilities of our suite of sub-advisers. Our business encompasses approximately $65 billion of net assets under management; consisting of variable insurance funds, retail mutual funds, ETFs, collective investments trusts and other assets. In this position, you will oversee service providers in all fund administration, fund reporting, fund accounting and custody functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or financial services related field, or equivalent education/experience.
Generally five years of relevant work experience.
Proficient Microsoft Word and Excel skills (fundamental Visual Basic skills specifically related to use of Excel macros).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Knowledge of SEC financial accounting and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the fund administrator (State Street) fund accounting, financial reporting, and custody system.

Responsibilities

Oversee service provider and perform initial review of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and accounting, both internal and external in accordance with SEC regulations for annual audits in publishable formats, for funds, ETFs, and AEGON fund complex related companies. This includes, but not limited to, N-MFP, N-Q, N-1A, N-SAR, N-PORT and N-CEN.
Participate and provide initial reviews of the semi-annual and annual regulatory reporting to the SEC, shareholders, and insurance regulators.
Prepare and/or provide initial reviews of various Board of Trustee reports.
Support managers with the day-to-day conduct of the annual audits of the funds, which includes overseeing the completion of PBC documents, audit confirmations, and communications with external auditors.
Support team members with general accounting and financial reporting inquiries.
Review daily financial reporting, including daily NAV oversight, to management and outside agencies, including publishing on the website.
Develop process procedures and controls for accounting operations, financial reporting and system applications.
Oversee service provider Fund Administration, Fund Accounting and Custody functions and perform initial review of expense budgets and payments, general ledger activity, monthly reconciliations, and fund performance calculations.
Perform special assignments as requested.

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