Transamerica

Deputy Controller

Transamerica

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Philadelphia • Iowa • Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $250,000 - $335,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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)
Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Benefits Package
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingtechnical accountinginternal controlsregulatory complianceUS GAAPSEC reportingU.S. Statutory accountingmanagement reportingcapital planningperformance analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic partnershipoperational efficiencyguidancechange managementconsensus buildingteam developmentcontrol consciousnesscommunicationcollaboration
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)