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Manager, Investment Accounting - Income Governance
Boston, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts
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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.’
“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
Manager, Investment Accounting - Income Governance
Investment Controllership
Full-Time | Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
This is an individual contributor role
The Team
The Investment Controllership Governance team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of accounting information received from the Investment Operations securities system. Working closely with Investment Operations and Investment Controllership, the team plays a key role in maintaining a strong control environment while driving continuous process improvements.
As a member of this newly formed team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape and enhance critical investment accounting processes, leverage technology and automation solutions, and contribute to a culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
This role is a key position within our Investment Controllership organization. Reporting to the Director of Investment Operational Accounting Governance, you'll join the Financial Controllership team, an important part of the Controllers Organization dedicated to delivering accurate financial reporting and strong financial stewardship.
This role is ideal for a collaborative accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about improving processes and controls. You'll work across teams to analyze financial information, strengthen accounting operations, and support strategic initiatives that drive business outcomes.
The Impact
In this role, you'll be a key contributor responsible for overseeing the review, reconciliation, and analysis of investment accounting data across insurance companies and subsidiaries. You'll help ensure financial information is accurate, controls are operating effectively, and exceptions are resolved in a timely manner.
You'll partner closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants, giving you broad exposure across the Controllers Organization, Corporate Finance, and Investment Management teams. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities, the ability to work with large and complex data sets, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Your responsibilities will include a combination of the following:
- Partner with teams across Securities Controllership, Alternative Investments, Derivatives, Investment Management Operations, Treasury, PMO, ERM, and other business areas.
- Support the implementation of the company's new general ledger and other strategic finance initiatives.
- Prepare, review, analyze, and present monthly financial reporting and analysis to management.
- Conduct research, analysis, and data validation to support the preparation and review of complex account reconciliations.
- Identify, investigate, and reconcile differences across investment and accounting systems.
- Recommend and implement solutions for process issues, exceptions, and control gaps.
- Analyze and interpret financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain complex account records and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with internal business partners to resolve accounting and investment-related issues.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
- Contribute to problem-solving efforts that improve quality, reduce cycle times, increase team effectiveness, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
- Recommend enhancements to strengthen the overall investment accounting control environment.
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in investment accounting, insurance accounting, or a related accounting function.
- 6+ years of experience applying U.S. GAAP and/or Statutory (STAT) accounting principles.
The Ideal Qualifications
- CPA or CFA designation preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience working with investment accounting and investment-related financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Alteryx, and Power BI.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and communicate meaningful insights.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to various audiences.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a focus on execution and results.
- Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, growth, and process improvement.
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Investment Controllership team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, 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
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Salary Range: $128,000-$168,000
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By the numbers*
- 85% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
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% of employee respondents say the work they do at MassMutual is meaningful - 85% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
*Source: 2025 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.
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