Life Finance Director: Reporting & Leadership

Transamerica Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Transamerica Corporation in the United States seeks a senior financial leader to oversee life product-line reporting and ensure integrity in IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and capital reporting.

You will deliver timely analyses, partner with Actuarial, FP&A, and Investments, and drive reporting excellence across the Life business. You will lead a team of finance professionals, mentor staff, and implement controls, while aligning with enterprise priorities and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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. investments, premiums, corporate finance).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quarterly financial reporting and close process for the Life product line across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and capital reporting frameworks, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial results and management reporting.
• Provide insight into financial performance by identifying and communicating key drivers, trends, risks, and emerging issues to Finance and business leadership.
• Partner closely with Actuarial, FP&A, Capital Management, Investments, business units, and other Finance teams to ensure alignment and transparency in financial results and analysis.
• Provide Finance leadership and subject matter expertise for business initiatives, accounting and reporting changes, and other enterprise priorities affecting the Life business.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and maintaining effective execution across recurring reporting requirements and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain effective financial reporting processes and controls, serving as SOX process owner and overseeing the evaluation and resolution of reporting errors and control deficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, analytics, data, and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and business insight.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Finance experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transamerica Corporation in the United States seeks a senior financial leader to oversee life product-line reporting and ensure integrity in IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and capital reporting.

You will deliver timely analyses, partner with Actuarial, FP&A, and Investments, and drive reporting excellence across the Life business. You will lead a team of finance professionals, mentor staff, and implement controls, while aligning with enterprise priorities and strategic initiatives.