Director of Finance

Transamerica

Finance Director leading Life insurance reporting, controls, and performance analysis at Transamerica. Managing finance professionals and partnering across actuarial, capital, investment, and business teams.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeColorado, Iowa, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $211,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting and analysis within the life insurance sector, with a strong focus on IFRS and U.S. GAAP compliance. Proven leadership in managing finance teams and driving continuous improvement in reporting processes and controls.

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Financial ReportingIFRS ComplianceU.S. GAAP ComplianceLeadership and People ManagementFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingData AnalysisFinancial ManagementCapital Performance AnalysisReporting Process ImprovementSOX ComplianceFinancial Business SystemsManagement ReportingBudgeting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsMentoringTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelFinancial Business Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAAdvanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Life InsuranceFinancial ServicesActuarial PartnershipInsurance Financial ReportingCapital Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the product line reporting function for the Life business
Oversee quarterly financial reporting and the close process across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and capital reporting frameworks
Deliver timely and accurate financial results and management reporting
Identify and communicate financial performance drivers, trends, risks, and emerging issues
Partner with Actuarial, FP&A, Capital Management, Investments, business units, and other Finance teams
Provide Finance leadership and subject matter expertise for business initiatives, accounting and reporting changes, and enterprise priorities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and maintain execution across reporting requirements and strategic initiatives
Maintain financial reporting processes and controls as SOX process owner
Oversee evaluation and resolution of reporting errors and control deficiencies
Drive continuous improvement in reporting, analytics, data, and processes

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 the assigned business area, such as investments, premiums, or corporate finance
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
Organizational and prioritization skills
Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel, and financial business systems
CPA and/or advanced degree preferred
Experience within the life insurance or financial services industry preferred
Experience with insurance financial reporting, including IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP preferred
Experience partnering with actuarial and finance functions to analyze financial results and capital performance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including 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
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