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MassMutual · 4 months ago

Accounting Policy Manager

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $131K/yr

6+ years exp

MassMutual is seeking an energetic and skilled Accounting Policy Manager to join their Accounting Policy team within the Controller’s Organization. The role involves setting and implementing enterprise accounting policies, providing consultative services, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve accounting processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 Accounting Policy and Control Oversight, 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 policy manuals. Have a thorough assessment of risk and associated mitigation options as it relates to changes to accounting policies

Provide training on new policy implementations and their application

Continually evaluate departmental processes and recommend process improvements

Establish and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with the Company’s external auditors and regulators

Ensure adherence to any applicable internal controls over financial reporting

Qualification

Accounting policy expertiseCPA licenseRegulatory complianceProject managementCommunication skillsRelationship buildingProblem-solvingAdaptabilityInitiative

Required

BS in accounting or finance

6+ 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

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

Preferred

MSA, MBA or similar equivalent preferred

Minimum of 8 years of professional accounting experience, including experience at a large public accounting firm and/or experience in the accounting policy team of another leading insurance company

CPA license

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate strong accountability and commitment

Ability to perform independent research and serve as a key resource for the resolution of unique or complex business problems

Customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing

Ability to proactively take ownership of assignments and drive them through to completion

Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding the tasks at hand

Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt to change

Ability to take initiative to influence and drive results within a complex organization

Benefits

Access to mentorship opportunities

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, 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

Company

MassMutual

Glassdoor3.9

MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company that provides investment management and trust services.

Founded in 1851

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.massmutual.com/

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