Manager Finance, Valuation & Pricing Analysis (Hybrid)

Transamerica Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transamerica seeks a Manager Finance, Valuations & Pricing Analysis to lead the valuation/pricing and impairment analysis for all asset types and derivatives, plus private credit accounting method and process control design. You’ll guide a team, partner with cross-functional groups, and ensure accurate investment reporting.

The role emphasizes leadership, proactive issue resolution, and collaboration with offshore teams. Hybrid office environment and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of accounting/finance experience including three years in supervisory/management roles.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of assigned team including supervisors and/or individual contributors.
• Adapt department plans to address resource and operational challenges.
• Operates mostly within their own function, but participates in cross-functional initiatives.
• Understand and communicate directives from senior management.
• Hold one-on-one meetings with employees on performance and career development.
• Gather information and handle tactical questions for third party firms; complete or review issue papers and control memos.
• Identify potential accounting issues/errors and escalate appropriately.
• Approved budgeted staff expenses.
• Review, design and implement process and control improvements in area of expertise.
• Influence and lead a team in a way which aligns and promotes their given department’s strategy and values.
• Stand up a new valuation function within the investments department to assist in review and understanding of valuations utilized by various asset managers.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure valuation methodology is in compliance with Risk and Investment Office expectations.
• Lead the derivative valuation function, which is priced within the Investment Reporting department.

Skills

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience

Eight years accounting/finance experience including three years supervisory/management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Job Family Finance - General

About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

This Manager Finance, Valuations & Pricing Analysis role is an opportunity to play a key part in supporting accurate, well-controlled investment reporting and will be responsible for both the Investment Reporting department’s: valuation/pricing & impairment analysis functions (for all asset types and derivatives) as well as private credit (RNFs, CLOs, etc.) asset accounting methodology (valuation & income accrual) & process control design oversight. The successful candidate will bring strong reporting and valuation leadership experience, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to resolving complex issues while partnering closely with peers, internal business units, technology teams, and offshore support teams. This is a leadership role that provides guidance, oversight, and subject matter expertise and direct people management responsibilities.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Manage activities of assigned team including supervisors and/or individual contributors.
• Adapt department plans to address resource and operational challenges.
• Operates mostly within their own function, but participates in cross-functional initiatives.
• Understand and communicate directives from senior management.
• Hold one-on-one meetings with employees on performance and career development.
• Gather information and handle tactical questions for third party firms; complete or review issue papers and control memos.
• Identify potential accounting issues/errors and escalation appropriately.
• Approved budgeted staff expenses.
• Review, design and implement process and control improvements in area of expertise.
• Influence and lead a team in a way which aligns and promotes their given department’s strategy and values.
• Stand up a new valuation function within the investments department to assist in review and understanding of valuations utilized by various asset managers.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure valuation methodology is in compliance with Risk and Investment Office expectations.
• Lead the derivative valuation function, which is priced within the Investment Reporting department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of accounting/finance experience including three years of supervisory/management experience.
• Strong 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

• Working knowledge of investments.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, customer service approach, willingness to take on new projects, analytical.
• Experience with valuation/pricing & impairment analysis functions (for all asset types and derivatives).
• Exposure to private credit (RNFs, CLOs, etc) asset accounting methodology (valuation & income accrual) & process control design oversight.

Working Conditions

• Fast paced deadline-driven office environment, occasional travel.

Hybrid Office Environment

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $109,000.00 - $131,000.00 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

• 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 Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

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