MassMutual
Investment Accounting Associate II - Governance
MassMutual, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Investment Accounting Associate II– Governance
Investment Controllership Governance
Full-Time
Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
Multiple openings
The Opportunity This Investment Accountant Associate role is a newly created position that will be a key addition to our Investment Controllership Governance team. The position reports to the Director of Investment Operational Accounting Governance and resides within the Financial Controllership team, a critical team within the Controllers Organization 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 focused on solid execution and improving outcomes. We are seeking an accounting professional who wants to join a highly motivated team of professionals focused on proactively driving the development and execution of process improvements, meaningful analysis and improved coordination with the business partners for investment activities.
The Team This recently formed team is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the accounting information received from the Investment Operations securities system. This team is highly focused on the control environment supporting this purpose. To this end, the team works closely with its critical partners, Investment Operations and Investment Controllership. The team looks to leverage technology and resource opportunities to ensure an efficient and effective approach to maintaining and improving these processes and controls.
The Impact In this role you will work with the Director of Investment Operational Accounting Governance and be a key person owning oversight of reviewing, reconciling and analyzing key financial data on behalf of Investment Controllership. Role may also include analyzing financial data across insurance companies and subsidiaries, ensuring controls and conduct and exceptions resolved accurately and timely. Through the nature of this role, which involves coordinating and facilitating with our team of external consultants and internal business partners at MassMutual, you will have high visibility to leadership within Controllers Organization as well as more broadly across Corporate Finance and Investment Management.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Securities, Alternative Investments & Derivatives Controllership and Investment Operations to analyze and interpret financial information, processes and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy, regulations and other best practices
Coordinate and review the aging analysis of suspense activity completed by our team of external consultants.
Communicate aging results to MassMutual’s finance leadership on a quarterly/monthly basis, including any potential exposure for the Company
Assist in resolving issues related to our open investment payable/receivable balances, including coordinating with our Investment Operations team to clear aged balances.
Review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, including analysis of our net unreconciled exposure on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Review, research and resolve daily, monthly and historical exceptions across multiple security types and accounting platforms
Analyze and interpret financial information, processes and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy and regulations
Propose resolutions to new and existing processing errors and/or deficiencies
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve items and address investment-related issues
Identify areas of risk and/or improvement within existing processes and controls across the investment ecosystem and make recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment.
Thrive in an environment whereby the team is inspired, engaged and motivated by identifying opportunities to learn and grow
Manage priorities effectively and adapt quickly to achieve goals while developing efficiencies and establishing methods in processes & controls
Thrive in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears and alter course to adapt to changing circumstances
Partner with teams, including but not limited to Securities Controllership, Investment Operations, Financial Reporting & Controls and ERM
Actively participate in the implementation of the Company’s new ledger and other key projects
Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex continuous improvement activities
Participate in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction within the Investment Controllership team
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
4+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility
4+ years combined experience with U.S. GAAP and/or STAT
The Ideal Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with investments
4+ years of significant audit-related experience (external or internal)
CPA or progress toward
Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills
Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time
Experience with and knowledge of US GAAP and Statutory accounting/reporting
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups
Demonstrate strong accountability and commitment
Ability to proactively take ownership of assignments and drive them through to completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, and staff
Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding
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 business with industry leading pay and benefits
Salary Range $99,800-$131,000
Why Join Us. We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. 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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Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
Multiple openings
The Opportunity This Investment Accountant Associate role is a newly created position that will be a key addition to our Investment Controllership Governance team. The position reports to the Director of Investment Operational Accounting Governance and resides within the Financial Controllership team, a critical team within the Controllers Organization 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 focused on solid execution and improving outcomes. We are seeking an accounting professional who wants to join a highly motivated team of professionals focused on proactively driving the development and execution of process improvements, meaningful analysis and improved coordination with the business partners for investment activities.
The Team This recently formed team is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the accounting information received from the Investment Operations securities system. This team is highly focused on the control environment supporting this purpose. To this end, the team works closely with its critical partners, Investment Operations and Investment Controllership. The team looks to leverage technology and resource opportunities to ensure an efficient and effective approach to maintaining and improving these processes and controls.
The Impact In this role you will work with the Director of Investment Operational Accounting Governance and be a key person owning oversight of reviewing, reconciling and analyzing key financial data on behalf of Investment Controllership. Role may also include analyzing financial data across insurance companies and subsidiaries, ensuring controls and conduct and exceptions resolved accurately and timely. Through the nature of this role, which involves coordinating and facilitating with our team of external consultants and internal business partners at MassMutual, you will have high visibility to leadership within Controllers Organization as well as more broadly across Corporate Finance and Investment Management.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Securities, Alternative Investments & Derivatives Controllership and Investment Operations to analyze and interpret financial information, processes and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy, regulations and other best practices
Coordinate and review the aging analysis of suspense activity completed by our team of external consultants.
Communicate aging results to MassMutual’s finance leadership on a quarterly/monthly basis, including any potential exposure for the Company
Assist in resolving issues related to our open investment payable/receivable balances, including coordinating with our Investment Operations team to clear aged balances.
Review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, including analysis of our net unreconciled exposure on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Review, research and resolve daily, monthly and historical exceptions across multiple security types and accounting platforms
Analyze and interpret financial information, processes and controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy and regulations
Propose resolutions to new and existing processing errors and/or deficiencies
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve items and address investment-related issues
Identify areas of risk and/or improvement within existing processes and controls across the investment ecosystem and make recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment.
Thrive in an environment whereby the team is inspired, engaged and motivated by identifying opportunities to learn and grow
Manage priorities effectively and adapt quickly to achieve goals while developing efficiencies and establishing methods in processes & controls
Thrive in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears and alter course to adapt to changing circumstances
Partner with teams, including but not limited to Securities Controllership, Investment Operations, Financial Reporting & Controls and ERM
Actively participate in the implementation of the Company’s new ledger and other key projects
Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex continuous improvement activities
Participate in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction within the Investment Controllership team
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
4+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility
4+ years combined experience with U.S. GAAP and/or STAT
The Ideal Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with investments
4+ years of significant audit-related experience (external or internal)
CPA or progress toward
Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills
Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time
Experience with and knowledge of US GAAP and Statutory accounting/reporting
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups
Demonstrate strong accountability and commitment
Ability to proactively take ownership of assignments and drive them through to completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, and staff
Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding
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 business with industry leading pay and benefits
Salary Range $99,800-$131,000
Why Join Us. We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. 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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