Accounting Consultant - Mastery

The Opportunity

This position is a key controllership role responsible for leading a team that manages and executes investment transactional accounting and analysis, including oversight of financial reporting outcomes of all MassMutual investment products. This position resides within the Controllers Organization of Corporate Finance which aspires to be best in class financial stewards for MassMutual. This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment to collaborate across teams seeking solid execution and improving outcomes. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to lead and develop a diverse team of highly motivated professionals focused on proactively driving the development and execution of process improvement, meaningful analysis and control execution for investment accounting activities.

The Team

The Investment controllership team is a high-profile team in the controller's organization and is currently comprised of five mastery level accountants who oversee our various asset classes and investment activity. Our team has a high business acumen and is driven to provide timely and accurate financial information to our customers and be an agile and reliable source of information in the organization. We strive to continuously improve by working together as team to make each other and our process better. The team continues to grow due to the growing level of assets and number of projects and initiatives that we are part of.

WHAT GREAT LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE

This strategic leader will exhibit strong leadership presence and communications skills in presenting results to various levels of management. This will require thought leadership and entail developing sound accounting practices, efficient processes, and robust control documentation to effectively deliver timely and insightful results. This individual will be proactive in developing team vision & strategy, driving change and transformation of our accounting capabilities, and executing on projects effectively and efficiently. This leader will play a key role in actively managing team performance and developing talent within the investment accounting team and the broader Controllers community. This leader demonstrates the technical and leadership competencies and passion for continuous improvement to be considered a strong successor candidate.

The Impact:

• Proactively identifies financial reporting risks and opportunities within the investment activities and translates that into decision-useful improvement recommendations –
• Provides sound financial advice to business units or other departments, anticipating the financial statement impact of changes in the business environment and making recommendations to ensure appropriate processes are implemented and maintained -
• Understands how data flows through the financial systems to the accounting function, planning appropriately for changes and prioritizing and implementing enhancements -
• Establish and enhance internal controls and maintain and consistently improve upon a strong control environment within the investment accounting activities - Accountability
• Adds value to the enterprise through close collaboration and partnership with other MassMutual business units and corporate functions to ensure the accurate, timely and efficient submission of data and analysis required to meet reporting requirements –
• Plays a key role in creating a collaborative and inclusive culture by working closely with other Controllers teams, such as the financial close team and external reporting to ensure the accurate recognition of accounting for various transactions and events related to the investment processes and activities -
• Drives accountability by collaborating with accounting policy and other areas within the Controllers Organization on the evaluation of new GAAP and statutory reporting impacts to the company; assisting in the implementation of new business financial reporting impacting the investment processes –
• Contributes to the reporting of the companies strategic entity investments and managing the investment side of the reinsurance agreements

The Minimum Qualifications

• BS in accounting or finance; MBA or equivalent preferred
• Certified Public Accountant
• 8 years of relevant experience from public accounting and/or large insurance organization
• Significant knowledge and experience of US GAAP and statutory investment accounting

The Ideal Qualifications

• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt to change
• Ability to proactively take ownership of projects and drive them through to completion
• Experience working in a Finance transformational setting; driving change and managing competing priorities
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and Statutory accounting
• Ability to perform and lead a team to perform independent research and prepare analyses of the impact of accounting requirements
• Experience in best-in-class control execution/documentation
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated oral and written communication skills

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Investment Controllership Team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical nosiness with industry leading pay and benefits

COMPETENCIES:

• Business Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of financial processes and their criticality to the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting
• Critical Thinking: Critically and logically evaluates performance benefits vs. academic approach in thinking of alternatives
• Execution/Results: Takes ownership of problems and stays on top of them until resolved. Makes quick decisions and is able to guide teams on effective trade-offs in decision making
• Engage and Inspire: Engage with the broader user community and build strong relationships
• Collaborate: Conducts periodic reviews with the business community and encourages feedback towards continuous improvement
• Learning: Constantly learns about industry best-practices around financial technology and adapts the strategy accordingly
• Communications: Ability to establish appropriate program governance with clear communications to stakeholders along with structured change management

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CORE VALUES

Focus on the Customer: We understand our customers well and look for every opportunity to deliver an experience that is clear, easy, personal, human, empowering and trustworthy.

Act with Integrity: We deliver on our promises by being open, honest and humble and by adhering to the letter and spirit of applicable laws, rules, regulations and company policies.

Value People: We respect and learn from each other's diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We engage and develop people to their greatest potential.

Work Collaboratively: We work together to achieve results by actively listening, seeking, understanding and creating solutions as a unified team driving toward one company, one culture, one brand.

Achieve Results: We focus on winning by exceeding expectations and getting better – everyone, every day.

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At MassMutual, we're fostering an inclusive and dynamic environment where our employees are valued for who they are and can build successful careers. For us, diversity and inclusion is more than a goal, it's the only way forward.

COMPENSATION

We pay competitive base salaries and we reward performance. Our salary structure is commensurate with experience. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance and 401(K).

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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