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Financial Reporting Manager

Boston, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Category Finance & Accounting ID R19367
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Overview

Finance and Accounting is at MassMutual’s core, and our team is ushering in an era of growth. We are looking for bold ideas, creative solutions, and comfort embracing change. We strive to build a diverse team and leverage different points of view to optimize processes and build strong relationships.

Our team is motivated by challenging work that delivers substantial impact in a culture of accountability and collaboration. We treat policyowners and customers fairly and prioritize financial stability. Being part of a mutual company means that our teams can think long-term, and employees can dive deep into the complex structure of products and the organization.

Our finance teams are experts in their field and thrive in fast-paced environments. They balance the needs of the business and invest in the long term, while always putting the customer first. They align their work with our live mutual philosophy and strive to always make the right choice for our policyowners. We are building a team that truly embodies ‘together we move forward.’

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MJ Fortin
MJ FortinChief Financial Officer
“At MassMutual, finance is the heartbeat of our company. Maintaining financial strength and stability and earning trust are key to how we operate. And as a mutual life insurance company, we don’t have shareholders. This means that our finance team can think long-term when choosing the best paths to fulfill our purpose: helping people to secure their futures and protect the ones they love. We’re looking for dedicated, skilled, creative finance professionals to join us in tackling complex challenges. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a place that values your ideas and invites you to challenge the status quo.”

Job Description

Financial Reporting Manager

Subsidiaries Reporting Team

Full-time

Springfield, MA or Boston, MA

The Opportunity

We seek a motivated, energetic, and skilled accountant to join Subsidiaries Reporting team in our Controller’s Organization. This position reports to the Head of Subsidiaries Reporting. As a Financial Reporting Manager, you will be part of an experienced accounting professionals who wants work with a diverse team of highly motivated professionals focused on delivering high-quality of work in a timely and accurate manner. This is an opportunity to an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment to collaborate across teams seeking solid execution and improving outcomes.

This will be an individual contributor role and will be responsible for overseeing our off-shore team.

The Team

The Subsidiaries Reporting team, part of MassMutual’s Corporate Finance Organization. The Subsidiaries Reporting team is motivated by challenging work that delivers substantial impact in a culture of accountability and collaboration. Team members are energized to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting data to internal and external customers while successfully executing on financial reporting controls.

The Impact

You will work with Head of Subsidiaries Reporting and be responsible for compiling, reviewing and delivering internal GAAP Consolidated financial statements and audited financial statements for various non-life subsidiaries including venture capital, asset management, foreign entities and holding companies.  The role will also support annual separate account reporting and SEC filings. You will have great opportunities to collaborate with more broadly across the entire Controller Organizations and external customers.

  • Responsible for leading the offshore teams to prepare, review and submit the subsidiaries financial reports with full footnote disclosures in a timely and accurate manner
  • Perform flux analysis, complete audit tie out packages, and execute effective controls during the reporting process
  • Ensure that newly adopted GAAP accounting changes and the updated accounting disclosure checklist are properly and timely reflected in the financial reports
  • Closely monitor the critical elements related subsidiaries reporting, such as materiality thresholds, unbooked entries, management fees, capital transactions, hierarchy structure changes, and audit adjustments   
  • Play a key role in various subsidiaries audits by working closely with external auditors and audit coordinator
  • Coordinate the NAIC annual statements for one reinsurer including Blue Book, Green Book and supplement reports
  • Supervise the offshore team and provide direct assistance and oversight with the completion of US Government quarterly/annual surveys
  • Participate in reviewing of annual MassMutual Green Books and registrant reports
  • Manage priorities effectively, ensure timely communication on any key deliverables, and lead the problem-solving discussions
  • Effectively collaborate with investment accounting, insurance accounting, subsidiaries controllership, investment operations, accounting policy and controls oversight, financial close & consolidations, corporate tax, expense management, capital management and other departments, as appropriate
  • Continue to improve the process and audit efficiency, and support critical projects/initiatives

The Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in accounting or finance
  • 6+ years of experience in financial analysis and reporting

The Ideal Qualifications

  • MBA or equivalent preferred 
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification strongly preferred
  • Significant knowledge and experience of US GAAP and statutory reporting
  • Well organized and pay close attention to details
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate strong accountability and commitment
  • Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to proactively take ownership of assignments and drive them through to completion
  • Work in a fast paced and agile work environment to meet or exceed deadlines
  • Able to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups
  • Experience working in a Finance transformational setting, driving continuous improvements and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Power BI and/or Alteryx would be a plus

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

  • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
  • Regular meetings Subsidiaries Reporting teams, across External Reporting groups and within entire CFO organization  
  • 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 nosiness with industry leading pay and benefits

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Salary Range: $113,100.00-$148,400.00
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By the numbers*

  • 88% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
  • 90
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  • 86% of employee respondents say MassMutual cares about and supports the well-being of their employees

*Source: 2024 MassMutual employee engagement survey

Award-Winning Culture

MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. 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.

We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.

At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

How We Work

MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.

Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)

There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.

Explore some of our offerings below. Benefit details can be found here.

Paid Time Off

  • In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
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Health & Well-Being

In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.

Financial Well-Being

In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.

Taking Care

MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.

Giving Back

MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.

Commuter Benefits

MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.

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