Director Finance

About this role

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 Lead the product line reporting function for the Life business, with responsibility for the integrity, analysis, and communication of financial results across applicable accounting and capital reporting frameworks. Provide leadership and insight into business performance, partnering closely with Actuarial, FP&A, Capital Management, Investments, business leaders, and other Finance teams. Lead a team of finance professionals responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting and analysis while supporting evolving enterprise reporting requirements and strategic initiatives. Job Description Responsibilities • Oversee the quarterly financial reporting and close process for the Life product line across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and capital reporting frameworks, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial results and management reporting.

• Provide insight into financial performance by identifying and communicating key drivers, trends, risks, and emerging issues to Finance and business leadership.

• Partner closely with Actuarial, FP&A, Capital Management, Investments, business units, and other Finance teams to ensure alignment and transparency in financial results and analysis.

• Provide Finance leadership and subject matter expertise for business initiatives, accounting and reporting changes, and other enterprise priorities affecting the Life business.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and maintaining effective execution across recurring reporting requirements and strategic initiatives.

• Maintain effective financial reporting processes and controls, serving as SOX process owner and overseeing the evaluation and resolution of reporting errors and control deficiencies.

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, analytics, data, and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and business insight.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience

• 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience

• Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. investments, premiums, corporate finance)

• Strong leadership and 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 and/or advanced degree.

• Experience within the life insurance or financial services industry.

• Experience with insurance financial reporting, including IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP.

• Experience partnering with actuarial and finance functions to analyze financial results and capital performance.

Working Conditions • Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $159,000 - $211,000 annually/per hour.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including  qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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