Investment Accountant – Corporate Subsidiaries Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Investment Accountant

• Corporate Subsidiaries
  MassMutual Boston, United States
  Posted 14 hours ago Permanent Competitive
  Investment Accountant
• Corporate Subsidiaries
  MassMutual Boston, United States
  Investment Accountant
• Corporate Subsidiaries
  Investment Accountant
• Corporate Subsidiaries
  Investment Controllership Team
  Full-time
  Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
  The Opportunity
  This Investment Accounting Consultant role is a key role to our Investment Controllership team.

The position reports to the Director of Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership and resides within the Investment 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
The Controllers Organization is responsible for delivering on the foundation of credibility and control of the core financial information leveraged across Finance to communicate with leadership, key business partners and regulators on the enterprise’s actual results, forecast implications and strategic decision making. This work considers legal entity structures, distribution channel, and product results as well as how these impact our capital optimization and operating liquidity.
We are a diverse group of professionals experienced in and responsible for accounting, financial reporting, tax, policy and controls, cash operations, corporate finance data and systems management as well as wealth management finance activities. We are seeking engaging professionals with strong communication skills and deep intellectual curiosity to ensure the timely and efficient reporting of results. We not only perform the required activities. We are looked to as business partners who add value by challenging existing operating practices strengthening controls and highlighting trends and insights.
The Impact
Creates an environment whereby the team is inspired, engaged and motivated by identifying opportunities to learn and grow.
Manages priorities effectively and adapt quickly to achieve goals while developing efficiencies and established methods in the process.
Thrives in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears and alter course to adapt to changing circumstances.
Plays a key role in leading a collaborative and inclusive culture by working closely with Investment Management
Actively participate in the implementation of the Company’s new ledger
Responsible for ongoing activities as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles
Uses professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase the business value and efficiency of the team.
Initiates and/or leads increasingly complex continuous improvement activities.
Participating in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction within the Investment Controllership team.
Makes recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment of the Investment Controllership team.
Compiles and prepares accounting records of MassMutual’s non-insurance subsidiaries including venture capital, asset management, bank, technology, and holding companies
Proactively supports the internal and external audits
Contributes to the completion of accounting models and transaction memos for financial transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with the appropriate accounting regulations
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
6+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility
6+ years of knowledge and experience of

U.S. GAAP

The Ideal Qualifications
CPA preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge of STAT and GAAP accounting
Financial reporting experience on alternative investments
Former experience in legal entity controller roles, preferred
Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze financial data sets and tell the story of the data
Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time
Experience analyzing new investments and accounting guidance to drive appropriate and preferred investment accounting and reporting across the Company and subsidiaries
Experience with system implementations preferred
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in and articulate in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, staff, regulatory bodies, etc.
Able to work well in a dynamic and agile environment while leading the team in execution of various priorities and related deliverables
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 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, LGBTQIA+, 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 #LI-CR37
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.
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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