Senior Manager, External Reporting (SEC) - Hybrid

Transamerica; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA seeks a Manager, External Reporting to lead SEC filings and disclosures under US GAAP. You will manage quarterly and annual statements, MD&A and footnotes, coordinate with auditors, and drive improvements in reporting processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 8 years of accounting experience with 3 in supervision, CPA preferred, and strong leadership.

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; Workiva experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 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

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workiva

MS Office

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA seeks a Manager, External Reporting to lead SEC filings and disclosures under US GAAP. You will manage quarterly and annual statements, MD&A and footnotes, coordinate with auditors, and drive improvements in reporting processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 8 years of accounting experience with 3 in supervision, CPA preferred, and strong leadership.