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Transaction Advisory & Accounting Policy Consultant

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The Transaction Advisory & Accounting Policy Team is part of the Corporate Controller organization within MassMutual. This position will be a direct report to the Head of Transaction Advisory and Accounting Policy. As part of an ongoing transformation of Controllership function, the Transaction Advisory & Accounting Policy team is looking to add a key strategic member to the group. This position will have high visibility to the Controller’s and CFO’s leadership teams.

A successful candidate will need to have the capacity to navigate through varied business activities and work collaboratively with colleagues in the Finance organization, as well as across MassMutual’s lines of business and operating groups. In doing so, this individual will gain a thorough working knowledge of MassMutual’s line of business finance and accounting processes, procedures and operations and continue to develop a strong foundation in technical accounting. 

The candidate should also possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills. The individual will have a strong technical accounting background, preferably with experience in the insurance industry, and a strong work ethic. Additionally, we expect to see the ability to collaborate with management, peers, and stakeholders in order to effectively influence and effect change. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with MassMutual Finance line of business personnel in the review and analysis of significant, complex business transactions to determine the proper accounting and reporting for MassMutual.
    • Develop relationships with key finance and accounting stakeholders across MassMutual, including leadership across the Finance organization, lines of business, and operations.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and influence the development of and implementation of emerging accounting requirements from the FASB, NAIC and other regulatory bodies.
    • Regularly formulate opinions and provide updates on emerging accounting issues for discussion with the Head of Transaction Advisory and Accounting Policy, as well as the Corporate Controller.
    • Proactively engage lines of business in assessing impacts and participating in the accounting standard-setting process. This includes coordination with accounting standard setters and regulators to advocate Company positions on accounting issues that could potentially impact the Company.
  • Lead efforts to define the company’s application and implementation of new accounting standards, as well as other regulatory reporting matters.
    • Design, develop and communicate additions or updates to corporate accounting policies. Have a thorough assessment of risk and associated mitigation options as it relates to changes to accounting policies.
    • Provide training on new policy implementation and application.
  • Other Responsibilities Include:
    • Continually evaluate departmental processes and recommend process improvements.
    • Establish and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with the Company’s external auditors and regulators.

Core Competencies Include:

  • An ability to execute thoroughly in a fast-paced work environment, adapting quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
  • Ability to think creatively, map out solutions and drive their implementation
  • Strong project management skills with the capability to adapt quickly to achieve goals
  • Drive collaborative solutions and results with peers across the organization to gain support for ideas and execute on projects that deliver value to stakeholders
  • Comfortable leading meetings, making strategic recommendations and giving presentations to increasingly large audiences.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five years of professional accounting experience, including experience at a large public accounting firm and/or experience in the accounting policy team of another leading financial institution
  • Experience in policy setting and research is a strong plus
  • Advanced Degree preferred. CPA required.
  • Ability to take initiative to influence and drive results within a complex organization

Position Location: Boston

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What are MassMutual Perks + Benefits

MassMutual Benefits Overview

At MassMutual, employees have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary and bonus, enroll in an
array of benefits, and participate in programs and services that support healthy lifestyles, assist them
in building financial security for themselves and their families and help them live well-balanced lives.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift, Matching Time and Volunteer Time Off Programs.
Partners with nonprofits
Every year, MassMutual and the MassMutual Foundation invest more than $20 million focused on advancing economic opportunity. https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employees can either attend the in-person all-hands meeting, watch live via Zoom, or watch the recording. All employees are invited to submit questions.
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting, are available in many departments across the company.
Remote work program
In addition to two remote days per week, MassMutual offers employees four full remote weeks of their choice per year.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
More than half of our Board of Directors are comprised of women and people of color, making it one of the most diverse groups in the industry.
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
A health care flexible spending account (FSA) allows employees to save money on a before-tax basis for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses, subject to IRS limits.
Disability insurance
For details on short term and long term disability insurance please visit https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf
Dental insurance
Basic Dental covers preventive and basic restorative care; Major Dental covers all that Basic covers, plus restorations and orthodontia (limits apply).
Vision insurance
Health insurance
To learn more about our Health and Welfare Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf
Life insurance
For more information about our Life Insurance Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Our general medical travel benefit covers abortion-related travel.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
In addition to our 401(k), MassMutual a cash balance plan that provides an account-based pension benefit based on accruals of pay credits and interest credits.
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift and Matching Time Programs.
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Dependent care flexible spending account to allow you to set aside before tax dollars to pay for certain eligible child care expenses.
Generous parental leave
Leave for birth mothers of 18 weeks of fully paid leave. Non-birth mothers, fathers and adoptive parents eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Family medical leave
Caregiver leave: Up to two weeks paid leave to care for a loved one. Bereavement Leave: 15 days of paid time off to grieve the loss of a loved one with the employee defining who the loved one is.
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
MassMutual offers many opportunities for family events, from group volunteer experiences and chances to attend Red Sox games to business resource group-sponsored outings like annual pride parades.
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays: 9 fixed and 1 floating. Vacation: starts at 19 vacation and personal days per calendar year, with increases at 5-year service intervals.
Paid volunteer time
Three days of paid time off is available to employees annually to give back to their communities, by sharing their time and talent with a cause close to their heart.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Occasional illness: up to 5 days per calendar year.
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Hardship benefits
320 hours of caregiver leave to take of loved ones when it matters most.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
MassMutual's wellness wallet is a stipend available to all employees, and can be used for myriad wellness-related purchases, including home-office purchases.
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services

Additional Perks + Benefits

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

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