Manager, Finance - External Reporting (Hybrid)

Job Family
Finance - General
About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Who We Are
We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.
Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.
We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.
What We Do
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.
Job Description Summary
The Manager, External Reporting is responsible for managing the preparation and coordination of the Company’s SEC filings. This individual will lead the day-to-day execution of the SEC reporting process, including the preparation and review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, and other required disclosures, to support timely and accurate filings in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role will research and evaluate financial reporting and disclosure requirements, support the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, and identify opportunities to enhance disclosures and improve reporting processes.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Manage the end-to-end preparation and coordination of SEC filings, including quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, and supporting schedules, in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Oversee external reporting calendars, disclosure checklists, and filing timelines to ensure reporting requirements and deadlines are met.
Coordinate cross-functional inputs and partner with stakeholders across the organization to support the external reporting process.
Manage, coach, and develop assigned team members. Establish priorities, provide ongoing feedback, and promote a collaborative and high-performing team aligned with the Finance organization’s strategy and values.
Oversee coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and controls testing, including the preparation and review of supporting schedules and responses to auditor requests and comments.
Support SOX compliance and internal control activities related to external reporting.
Review financial statements and disclosures and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, and company-specific accounting policies.
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial statement disclosures and improve the efficiency of external reporting processes.
Support the use and optimization of external reporting technology, including Workiva, to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and collaboration.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
Eight years of accounting/finance experience including three years of supervisory/management experience
Strong people management skills
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
Organizational and prioritization skills
Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA preferred
Public company SEC reporting experience, including preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and related disclosures and MD&A.
Life insurance experience a plus• Experience with Workiva preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, communication and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments, establish priorities and processes, and lead and develop a team.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $109,00