Financial Control Consultant

MassMutual; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to learning and development opportunities

Employee-led communities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

MassMutual is seeking a Financial Control Consultant who will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial statements through various control activities. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting and financial reporting, alongside 3+ years experience in transactional processing related to insurance products.

This role provides the chance to engage in strategic initiatives and enhance financial controls while offering a collaborative environment that values integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or 6+ years accounting or financial reporting experience.
• 3+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong General Ledger knowledge (chart of accounts).

Responsibilities

• Balancing and reconciliation activities for processed transactions.
• Ensure cash control through reconciliations and transactions management.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes for insurance accounting.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Access

SAP

Job description

Opportunity

As a Financial Control Consultant, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and advance your accounting, reporting, auditing, financial analysis and computer system skills by acting as the primary liaison to Corporate Finance or other financial partners on more complex matters. This position will support establishment and maintenance of controls to ensure operational integrity and meet requirements set forth by internal and external audit partners.

Team

Operations Financial Controls supports the maintenance and integrity of MM’s financial statements by performing various control activities of operational financial transactions. The team also provides support for audits and special projects.

Impact

The Financial Controls Consultant needs a thorough understanding of our insurance products and administrative platforms and the associated accounting practices. A successful candidate must be able to work accurately and with limited supervision and must be able to professionally represent the department to other business units, internal and external auditors, and management. This individual must also be a leader on the team to drive process improvement and provide ongoing advice and support to the Manager to ensure completion of our numerous objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Balancing and reconciliation activities for transactions processed by the Operations areas
• Cash controls and reconciliations for cash receipts, disbursements and settle-ups between products, companies and lines of business
• Balancing of general account and separate account cash-flows and reconciliation of unit variances and fund out of balances
• Booking SAP/TCC General Ledger entries as necessary
• Generating suspense listings for Operations; Partner with Operations on root cause analysis, resolution, and correction of suspense out of balances
• Monthly and quarterly close processes for insurance accounting; including data quality checks, preparation of journal entries, compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as detailed value-added financial analysis for communication to management.
• Provide oversight and guidance to offshore resources.
• Support strategic/department initiatives by providing accounting and control expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance or Business OR 6+ years accounting or financial reporting and analysis experience
• 3+ years accounting or financial reporting and analysis experience
• 3+ years General Ledger knowledge (chart of accounts) and ability to independently analyze
• 3+ years of transactional processing on insurance products and the associated accounting
• 3+ years supporting cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives to strengthen financial controls, ensure compliance, and drive business outcomes

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong technical skills, including MS Access, Microsoft Excel and SAP (general ledger entries)
• Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility
• Excellent communication skills to successfully interact with employees at all levels and senior management

What You Can Expect at MassMutual

MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:

Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes

A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed

Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time

Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization

A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

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