Senior Fund Administration Accountant - Transamerica Asset Management
Description
Job Family
Financial Accounting & Reporting
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
At Transamerica Asset Management, high performance, 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.
Who we are:
Today, we’re part of an international holding company, Aegon, 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.
Transamerica Asset Management (TAM) is a division within Aegon Asset Management, an active global asset management firm with investment capabilities that span public and private markets across asset classes, sharing a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management.
What we do:
TAM’s vision is to be a valued asset manager by growing a profitable, scalable investment platform that connects the right solutions to our clients’ needs. We provide active fixed income and differentiated equity strategies by following our Investor First process and leveraging the capabilities of our suite of sub-advisers. Our business encompasses approximately $65 billion of net assets under management; consisting of variable insurance funds, retail mutual funds, ETFs, collective investments trusts and other assets.
Position Overview:
In this position, you will oversee service providers in all fund administration, fund reporting, fund accounting and custody functions.
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE : This is a hybrid role, where the employee is expected to work a hybrid schedule in our Denver office.
Responsibilities
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Oversee service provider and perform initial review of monthly and quarterly financial reporting and accounting, both internal and external in accordance with SEC regulations for annual audits in publishable formats, for funds, ETFs, and AEGON fund complex related companies. This includes, but not limited to, N-MFP, N-Q, N-1A, N-SAR, N-PORT and N-CEN.
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Participate and provide initial reviews of the semi-annual and annual regulatory reporting to the SEC, shareholders, and insurance regulators.
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Prepare and/or provide initial reviews of various Board of Trustee reports.
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Support managers with the day-to-day conduct of the annual audits of the funds, which includes overseeing the completion of PBC documents, audit confirmations, and communications with external auditors.
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Support team members with general accounting and financial reporting inquiries.
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Review daily financial reporting, including daily NAV oversight, to management and outside agencies, including publishing on the website.
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Develop process procedures and controls for accounting operations, financial reporting and system applications.
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Oversee service provider Fund Administration, Fund Accounting and Custody functions and perform initial review of expense budgets and payments, general ledger activity, monthly reconciliations, and fund performance calculations.
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Perform special assignments as requested.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or financial services related field, or equivalent education/experience.
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Generally five years of relevant work experience.
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Proficient Microsoft Word and Excel skills (fundamental Visual Basic skills specifically related to use of Excel macros).
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Knowledge of SEC financial accounting and reporting requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Knowledge of the fund administrator (State Street) fund accounting, financial reporting, and custody system.
**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**
The salary for this position generally ranges between $71,000 - $80,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
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Compensation Benefits
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Competitive Pay
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Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
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Pension Plan
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401k Match
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Disability Insurance
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Employee Discounts
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Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
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Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
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Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)
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Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
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