Senior Finance Transformation Analyst (Hybrid)

Transamerica Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Paid time off

Job summary

Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Finance Transformation professional to drive standardized accounting processes using Oracle Fusion Accounting Hub. You will lead projects, map requirements to FAH configurations, and collaborate across finance, tech, and controls teams.

The role requires 5+ years in financial technology change management, strong analytical and communication skills, and a background in multi-ledger or multi-GAAP environments. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in financial technology change management projects, with a focus on finance, financial systems, and business analysis.
• Analytical and problem solving skills; excellent communication and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation projects, develop plans, manage timelines, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Translate requirements into FAH and Subledger Accounting designs and configurations.
• Partner with finance, technology, data, reporting, and controls teams on interfaces, data validation, and process improvements.
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration docs, and test scenarios.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Accounting

Change management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion Accounting Hub (FAH)

Subledger Accounting

Oracle Cloud Financials

ERP implementations

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

Lead finance transformation initiatives that standardize and automate accounting processes. Apply finance, project management, and systems expertise to deliver Oracle Fusion Accounting Hub solutions and improve the accuracy, efficiency, and control of financial data and reporting.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Lead smaller-scale finance transformation projects, develop plans, manage timelines, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Translate finance and controllership requirements into Oracle Fusion Accounting Hub and Subledger Accounting designs and configuration.
• Analyze source transactions and support accounting rules, mappings, segment derivation, balancing, intercompany, and suspense logic.
• Partner with finance, technology, data, reporting, and controls teams on interfaces, data validation, error handling, and process improvements.
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documentation, process flows, test scenarios, and accounting rule documentation.
• Support system integration, user acceptance, and regression testing; triage defects and validate accounting results.
• Reconcile results across source systems, Accounting Hub, General Ledger, and downstream reporting, and support deployment and post-go-live stabilization.
• Identify and elevate design risks, configuration gaps, defects, and dependencies; provide guidance to junior analysts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience Five years of experience in financial technology change management projects, with a focus on finance, financial systems, and business analysis Analytical and problem solving skills Excellent communication and consultation skills Proficient overseeing projects and managing timelines Decision making and organizational skills to implement projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Oracle Fusion Accounting Hub (FAH), Subledger Accounting, or Oracle Cloud Financials. Experience supporting finance transformation, ERP, or accounting systems implementations. Experience supporting multi-ledger, multi-currency, multi-entity, or multi-GAAP environments. Knowledge of accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial controls. Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Working Environment (3 days per week)

Salary

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000.00- $105,000.00 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

• 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. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

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.

* As of December 31, 2023 At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by 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.

* As of December 31, 2022 For more information about Transamerica’s privacy practices, click here.

For more information, visitwww.transamerica.com.