Director – Reporting

Investment Controllership

Full-Time

New York, NY, Boston, MA or Springfield, MA

About the Corporate Controller Organization:

The Controllers Organization is responsible for delivering on the foundation of credibility and control of the core financial information leveraged across Finance to communicate with leadership, key business partners and regulators on the enterprise’s actual results, forecast implications and strategic decision making. This work considers legal entity structures, distribution channel, and product results as well as how these impact our capital optimization and operating liquidity.

We are a diverse group of professionals experienced in and responsible for accounting, financial reporting, tax, policy and controls, cash operations, corporate finance data and systems management as well as wealth management finance activities. We are seeking engaging professionals with strong communication skills and deep intellectual curiosity to ensure the timely and efficient reporting of results. We not only perform the required activities. We are looked to as business partners who add value by challenging existing operating practices strengthening controls and highlighting trends and insights.

The Opportunity

As a Director – Reporting in the Controllers Organization of Corporate Finance you will join us as we continue our progress towards becoming best in class financial stewards for MassMutual. We are forward-thinking and seek others who will leverage their curiosity and take initiative. Join us as a partner who will work collaboratively and with determination to leave the company in a better place than you found it.

You will be a leader on the team that manages and executes internal & external reporting of MassMutual financials, regulatory & management reports and related analysis & reconciliation including oversight of segment and profit center reporting for all MassMutual investment products. You will thrive in a highly dynamic and agile accounting & reporting environment, where we are focused on both execution and improvement of outcomes. If you want to continue your career as a part of a diverse team of highly motivated professionals who are focused on driving process improvement, meaningful analysis and control execution for insurance accounting activities, this role is for you!

The Team

As a member of the Financial Controllership Team, the incumbent will be involved in shaping the future of the organization, supporting both the on-going growth and analysis within the Investment Controllership team and other key initiatives.

The Impact

As director & lead of Reporting department for Controllers, you will execute, lead and manage Reporting team by ensuring accurate, timely completion & insightful external & internal reporting and presentation to various senior management and stakeholders for quarterly and annual accounting close cycles by effectively planning, monitoring, and problem solving. You will be responsible for all things Reporting that include quarterly Yellow & Blue Books review for all companies as well as investment performance presentation. The overall responsibilities would include SPOC for reporting needs for the entire Controller organization, liaison with Financial Reporting team, internal & external, auditors, internal control, and other stakeholders. This would also involve oversight & execution of accounting and regulatory changes as well as benchmarking and peer analysis for reporting domain. You will also contribute to various initiative work focusing on increasing efficiency and adding value, while continuing to develop your project management skills, hone your skills in investment product accounting and related financial impacts. Your daily/monthly responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• SPOC for reporting matters related to Investment & related assets & liabilities
• Leadership and collaboration with Financial Reporting team, extended Controller organization, Investment Operations, Reporting, and other stakeholders and responsible to provide timely, accurate, complete & insightful data analysis, reporting & presentation
• Lead the team and design, implement and execute roles and responsibilities of the department
• Coach, mentor, train and positively engage the team and stakeholders for cohesive reporting strategy for the Controller & CFO organization
• Oversight our NAIC regulatory reporting including NAIC Schedules (schedule A, B, D, E etc) and STAT financial statement, notes to the financial and related work for all insurance companies
• Oversight of US GAAP of consolidated and subsidiaries financials & notes
• Review and oversight of internal Quarterly Management Report and other monthly reports
• Ensure appropriate presentation and completeness of all reporting deliverables and timely execution of internal controls and liaison & coordination of PBCs & audit workpapers & queries
• Oversight of GAAP, STAT, TAX & other accounting basis of reconciliation framework & controls
• Oversight of consolidation, foreign exchange & translation, Non-Control Intertest, Other Comprehensive Income, Cash flows and relevant disclosures for financials
• Lead team for timely and accurate monthly \ quarterly \ annual closes related
• Monitors, market, industry and peers’ trends in financial reporting as it relates to insurance industry and cohesively transmit to the CFO group
• Lead and participate in re-engineering & improvement projects for Credit & Valuation

The Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in STAT, US GAAP & management reporting in insurance industry
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business or related field

The Ideal Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in STAT, US GAAP & management reporting in insurance industry
• CPA is preferred
• Experienced with Data Analytics, big data & trends with presentation and reporting
• Experienced with multi-layer consolidation, matrix organization, and best practices
• Candidate must have advanced data management skills including proficiency in MS Excel, SAP, Micro Strategy and general data flow of industry from trade to reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with emotional intelligence are essential
• Independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to multi-task, sound judgement to deal with and manage conflicting priorities
• Cohesive, concise and clear communication and presentation style with ability to adapt & change

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the stakeholders & Controllers organization lead
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms.
• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits.

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Salary Range:

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

Why Join Us.

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.