Investment Accountant - Securities

Investment Controllership

Full-Time

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

This Investment Accountant role is a newly created position that will be a key addition to our Investment Controllership team. The position reports to the Director of Securities Accounting and Controllership and resides within the Financial Controllership team, a critical team within the Controllers Organization which aspires to be best in class financial stewards for MassMutual. This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment to collaborate across teams focused on solid execution and improving outcomes.  We are seeking an accounting professional who wants to join a highly motivated team of professionals focused on proactively driving the development and execution of process improvements, meaningful analysis and improved coordination with the business partners for Investment activities.

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

Creates an environment whereby the team is inspired, engaged and motivated by identifying opportunities to learn and grow.Manages priorities effectively and adapt quickly to achieve goals while developing efficiencies and established methods in the process.Thrives in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears and alter course to adapt to changing circumstances.Plays a key role in leading a collaborative and inclusive culture by working closely with Investment Management.Actively participate in the implementation of the Company’s new ledger and other key projects.Responsible for ongoing activities as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.Participates in creating or reviewing, analyzing, and presenting monthly financial analysis reports to senior management.Performs or reviews reconciliations of investment data for ledger tie outs. Reviews periodic journal entries.Analyze financial reports and investment data for trends and impacts to investment values and P&L activity.Support annual regulatory financial statement audit requests. Participate in auditor discussions.Uses professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase the business value and efficiency of the team.Initiates and/or leads increasingly complex continuous improvement activities.Participating in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction within the Securities team.Makes recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment of the securities team.

The Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major6+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility6+ years knowledge and experience of U.S. GAAP

The Ideal Qualifications

STAT experience is strongly preferredCPA or CFAMaster’s degreeKnowledge and experience of investmentsStrong analytical skills: ability to analyze financial data sets and tell the story of the dataProven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over timeExperience analyzing new investments and accounting guidance to drive appropriate and preferred investment accounting and reporting across the Company and subsidiariesExperience with system implementations preferredAble to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groupsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in and articulate in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, and staff, etc.Able to work well in a dynamic and agile environment while leading the team in execution of various priorities and related deliverablesIntellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the Investment Controllership teamFocused one-on-one meetings with your managerAccess to mentorship opportunitiesNetworking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource GroupsAccess to learning content on Degreed and other informational platformsYour 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: $121,800.00-$159,800.00