Director, Finance – External Reporting

Transamerica

Director of Finance overseeing SEC reporting process at Transamerica. Leading financial oversight with a focus on compliance and team development in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa, Maryland, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the preparation, review and timely filing of SEC submissions, including Forms 10-K. 10-Q, 8-K,11-K, and other required filings.
Manage the quarterly disclosure committee process, including issue identification and status updates.
Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with SEC Regulation S-K, S-X, and U.S. GAAP.
Oversee the drafting, XBRL tagging, quality checks, and cross-functional coordination for the disclosure material.
Oversee treatment of reporting errors and control deficiencies.
Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members.
Provide leadership and oversight over Management Discussion & Analysis process, financial statement footnotes, non-GAAP disclosures, and executive summaries.
Provide leadership to the External Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees.
Provide five direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment.
Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments.
Direct major change initiatives related to regulatory reporting (SEC), enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget.
Serve as SOX process owner; understand processes and controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of reporting processes with SOX compliance requirements.
Strengthen disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting.
Partner closely, regarding SEC reporting issues, with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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. SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP)
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/advanced degree
10+ years in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance; experience with public company financial reporting in the United States.
Proficient in U.S. GAAP, WBRL, ERP systems, and reporting tools; strong analytical skills.
Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change.
Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

SEC submissionsU.S. GAAPSOX complianceXBRL taggingfinancial reportinganalytical skillsreporting toolsfinancial business systemsprocess improvementsregulatory change management

Soft Skills

leadershippeople managementcommunicationorganizational skillsprioritizationteam buildingguidancerelationship managementissue resolutioncareer development

Certifications

CPAadvanced degree