External Reporting Manager — SEC Filings (Hybrid)

Talentify; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager, External Reporting at Transamerica is responsible for leading the preparation and coordination of the Company’s SEC filings, including quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules. Hybrid work arrangement (in office Tue-Thu).

Salary range $109,000–$145,000 annually, with annual bonus eligibility. Requires eight years in accounting/finance with supervisory experience; CPA preferred; Workiva experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of accounting/finance experience including three years of supervisory/management experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Public company SEC reporting experience, including preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and related disclosures and MD&A.
• Life insurance experience a plus.
• Experience with Workiva preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments, establish priorities and processes, and lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end preparation and coordination of SEC filings, including quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, and supporting schedules, in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Oversee external reporting calendars, disclosure checklists, and filing timelines to ensure reporting requirements and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs and partner with stakeholders across the organization to support the external reporting process.
• Manage, coach, and develop assigned team members. Establish priorities, provide ongoing feedback, and promote a collaborative and high-performing team aligned with the Finance organization’s strategy and values.
• Oversee coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and controls testing, including the preparation and review of supporting schedules and responses to auditor requests and comments.
• Support SOX compliance and internal control activities related to external reporting.
• Review financial statements and disclosures and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, and company-specific accounting policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial statement disclosures and improve the efficiency of external reporting processes.
• Support the use and optimization of external reporting technology, including Workiva, to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and collaboration.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workiva

Job description

The Manager, External Reporting at Transamerica is responsible for leading the preparation and coordination of the Company’s SEC filings, including quarterly and annual financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules. Hybrid work arrangement (in office Tue-Thu).

Salary range $109,000–$145,000 annually, with annual bonus eligibility. Requires eight years in accounting/finance with supervisory experience; CPA preferred; Workiva experience is