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Head of Investment Accounting Governance

Boston, MA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$164k-$215kDetected 1 day ago
ExpressFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelLeadershipCommunicationGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

  • At MassMutual, we help millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection and plan for the future.
  • The Head of Investment Accounting Governance is a key role in the delivery of MassMutual's investment strategy and in this, MassMutual's purpose: to provide financial well-being to all Americans.

Responsibilities

  • This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment to collaborate across teams focused on solid execution and improving outcomes.
  • Partner with teams, including but not limited to Securities Controllership.
  • Maintain workflows and operational securities accounting controls
  • Partner with stakeholders to meet client needs

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting, investment accounting, investment controllership, or financial reporting experience within insurance, asset management, banking, or financial services.
  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP investment accounting and financial reporting.
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and enhancing internal controls, governance frameworks, and operational accounting processes in a highly regulated environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
  • Knowledge and experience of investments is highly desired
  • In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services.

Skills

  • Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time
  • Experience in creating and developing teams
  • Experience effectively leveraging outsourcing and offshoring arrangements
  • Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding
  • ability to analyze financial data sets and tell the story of the data
  • What You Can Expect at MassMutual
  • In this role, you can expect:
  • Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
  • A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
  • Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
  • A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship-supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset

Compensation

  • At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.
  • Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.
  • A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits.
  • $163,900-$215,000

Benefits

  • Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
  • As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first.

Company info

  • This team is responsible for the ensuring the integrity of the accounting information received from the Investment Operations securities system.
  • This team will be highly focused on the control environment supporting this purpose.
  • To this end, the team will work closely with its critical partner, Investment Operations.
  • The team will look to leverage technology and resource opportunities to ensure and efficient and effective approach to maintaining these processes.
  • Head of Investment Accounting Systems Governance will lead and inspire the team to continue progressing the operations model and function.
  • Reporting to MassMutual's Head of Investment Controllership, Head of Investment Accounting Governance will be a member of the Investment Controllership leadership team and a key partner and representative to the operational accounting impacts of the investment operations processes.
  • Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex general investment account portfolio with diverse asset classes and strategies, this role will build a framework and lead a vision that provides for the effective controls of operational securities accounting.
  • Lead the team responsible for ensuring effective controls related to the securities operational accounting, including execution of daily and monthly reconciliations, analysis of data exceptions, and support of system upgrades
  • Maintaining control processes and assess improvements by evaluating the end to end impacts to operational securities accounting
  • Partner with teams, including but not limited to Securities Controllership. Investment Operations, Treasury, Financial Reporting and ERM
  • Ensure the integrity of investment income reporting across periods while owning the calculation and recording of known P&L exposures
  • Oversee the effectiveness of the broader control environment for the insurance company GIA

Equal opportunity

  • If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
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