NAIC Reporting & Compliance Associate

Investment Controllership

Full-Time

New York, NY 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

As an Investment Accounting Consultant in the Controllers Organization of Corporate Finance you will join us as we continue our progress towards becoming best in class financial stewards for MassMutual. We are forward-thinking and seek others who will leverage their curiosity and take initiative. Join us as a partner who will work collaboratively and with determination to leave the company in a better place than you found it.

You will be a key contributor on the team that manages and executes investment accounting and analysis, including oversight of financial reporting outcomes of all MassMutual investment products. You will thrive in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment, where we are focused on both execution and improvement of outcomes. If you want to continue your career as a part of a diverse team of highly motivated professionals who are focused on driving process improvement, meaningful analysis and control execution for insurance accounting activities, this role is for you!

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

As an Accounting Associate in our Investments Accounting area, you will contribute to our impact by ensuring the accurate, timely completion of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close cycles for complex investment accounting by effectively planning, monitoring, and problem solving. You will contribute to the completion of the investment accounting of financial transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations. This includes the monitoring and governance, oversight, process change and transaction controls, including those executed by third parties that provide accounting services to the Company. You will also contribute to various initiative work focusing on increasing efficiency and adding value, while continuing to develop your project management skills, hone your skills in investment product accounting and related financial impacts.  Your daily/monthly responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• The primary purpose of the job is to analyze and prepare information related to statutory investment reporting as governed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
• This position will assist in the analysis of investment structures for determination of reporting, accounting and risk-based capital.  Conclusion should be based on NAIC investment guidance as well as outreach to external parties. This process is nuanced and interpretational.
• Contributor during monthly \ quarterly accounting closes and requires outreach to obtain needed documentation.
• Research and calculation of NAIC designations (credit quality indicators).
• Involves research and interpretation of regulatory guidance and communication of changes.
• Research, analysis, and reconciliation projects as needed.  Current examples are 1) research and appropriate categorization of securities owned by our insurers for correct Statement placement, 2) RMBS and CMBS modeling reconciliation and process and  3) Eagle release testing and implementation.
• Update departmental database \ system with required manual, third-party and portfolio data.

The Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investment accounting, investment operations, or investment-related field and be familiar with basic investments such as bonds and stocks
• 1+ years of experience in MS Excel and Microsoft Access

The Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are desired
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Experience with Bloomberg and investment applications (Eagle, Clearwater, Aladdin, PAM, CAMRA, etc.) are beneficial
• Insurance company experience and familiarity with annual statements is preferred

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the Investments Accounting Team 
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities 
• 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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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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