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Director of Accounting – Regulatory Audit & Compliance
Transamerica US
Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
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Job Family
General Accounting
Job Description Summary
Responsible for directing the preparation of accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations aligned to the financial objectives and strategic direction of the organization. Responsible for the integrity of accounting and/or financial reporting information.
Responsibilities
• Manage resources across multiple projects and teams to achieve performance standards; develop and motivate staff to achieve effectiveness; mentor, train, and share high level knowledge.
• Direct and ensure the integrity and accuracy of accounting and/or financial reporting information within the organization.
• May authorize and/or approve legal, regulatory, or company documents.
• Review written analysis to propose recommendations to senior management for decision making.
• Partner with internal/external contacts to ensure accounting matters are appropriately resolved.
• Understand and apply technical accounting concepts for multiple bases of accounting.
• Drive the development of financial reports and complex models for forecasting, trending and results analysis.
• Lead and drive the adherence and alignment to the Company's framework of internal controls.
• Oversee management staff providing hiring, direction, coaching, and training of staff. Complete performance appraisals and evaluates overall performance of team.
• Strategically align staff goals with business priorities and objectives.
• Collaborate effectively to provide input on organizational strategy and policy while managing risks.
• Develop strategic direction for the department/business unit. Responsible for departmental budget.
• Embody a culture of accountability, innovation, teamwork, and customer centricity.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Generally 12+ years of experience, primarily in the insurance, financial services, or investment management industry
• Demonstrated management/leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of applicable accounting and business areas
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA/advanced degree
Behavioral and Leadership Competencies
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to all audiences
• Ability to lead a large group of employees to ensure business goals are met
• Forward thinker able to anticipate future needs/challenges
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective judgment and decision-making skills
Our Culture
At Transamerica we promote a Future Fit mindset. What is a Future Fit mindset?
• Acting as One fosters an environment of positive collaboration
• Accountability allows us to own the problem as well as the solution
• Agility inspires new ideas, innovation and challenges the status quo
• Customer Centricity encourages an above and beyond approach to our customer
Working Conditions
• Normal office environment.
Why Work for Us
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Our comprehensive Total Rewards package is designed to help support you in many ways — throughout all stages of your life and career. We provide a competitive, market-driven program that encompasses base compensation, bonus potential, retirement, health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, plus great employee perks. All designed with you in mind… to help you live your best life, grow personally and professionally - and feel valued for the work you do.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Transamerica Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Transamerica Companies.
Ontario Applicants:
Our Company is committed to providing accessibility to those with disabilities in a manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 ("AODA").