Deputy Controller

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R20061317

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 Job Description Oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations, including financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Lead strategic initiatives that support high‑quality financial reporting and operational excellence. Responsibilities Lead and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant reporting across multiple accounting frameworks. Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing guidance on financial, accounting, and regulatory matters. Drive operational efficiency by optimizing processes and building scalable, modern finance infrastructure. Establish a strong regulatory and governance mindset with a high level of control consciousness. Direct the design and evaluation of internal controls, monitoring, deficiency assessment, and remediation activities, including Management Assessment of Risk (MAR) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Prepare materials of Audit Committee and act as liaison with external auditors. Partner with business unit leaders, forecasting, and other functions to deliver insightful management reporting, capital planning, and performance analysis. Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance arrangements, and other strategic initiatives. Oversee financial close activities to meet regulatory and management reporting deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including leadership of large teams Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, and U.S. Statutory accounting Ability to guide organizations through change and build consensus among senior leaders Proficient in general business software Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred Qualifications Big Four public accounting experience valued Experience with Oracle financial systems Working Conditions Office Environment Periods of peak workload may require extended hours Occasional Travel