Sr. Specialist, Financial Analysis - Group Consolidation

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$108,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as a subject matter expert within the Global Consolidation and Corporate Reporting organization performing accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis activities. Apply accounting knowledge, professional judgement, and analytical expertise to support the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of consolidated financial reporting while contributing to process improvements and reporting initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
Eight years of experience, with degree
In-depth knowledge of accounting/finance
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Advanced computer skills

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or progress toward professional certification.
Experience within the insurance or financial services industry.
Experience supporting financial reporting, consolidation, or accounting close processes.
Experience working with large financial reporting systems and data sets.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review consolidation activities, financial reporting schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation in accordance with established reporting requirements.
Coordinate with domestic and international finance teams to support timely, accurate, and complete reporting of financial information.
Support accounting and reporting activities related to investments in subsidiaries and other legal entities through the preparation of analyses, reconciliations, consolidation adjustments, and elimination entries.
Perform analyses of consolidated financial results and communicate key observations, trends, risks, and issues to management.
Maintain reporting instructions, reporting documentation, and supporting process materials.
Execute control activities supporting the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of documentation, analyses, and responses to inquiries.
Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of documentation, analyses, and responses to inquiries.

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