Investment Accounting Associate II - Derivatives

Finance and Accounting is at Mass Mutual’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 policy owners 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 policy owners. We are building a team that truly embodies ‘together we move forward.’

This Investment Accounting Associate II role is a key representative of our Investment Controllership team. The position reports to the Director of Derivatives Controllership and resides within the Financial Controllership team, a critical team within the Controllers Organization which aspires to be best in class financial stewards for Mass Mutual. This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment to collaborate across teams focused on solid execution and improving outcomes.

The Investment Controllership team is a high-profile team in the Controllers organization, comprised of accounting professionals who oversee our various asset classes and investment activities. The team continues to grow in support of our growing level of assets, key initiatives, and special projects. Our team is driven to provide timely and accurate financial information to our customers. We pride ourselves on working with agility and being a reliable source of information in the organization while continuously improving how we work together as a team to make our processes better.

Our culture thrives on inquisitive approaches to our work to help identify issues with specificity and demonstrate high levels of accountability to make things right. At the same time, we foster an environment where individuals can reach their full potential and secure long-term success.

• Create an environment whereby the team is inspired, engaged and motivated by opportunities to learn and grow
• Manages priorities effectively and adapt quickly to achieve goals while developing efficiencies and established methods in the process.
• Thrives in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears and alter courses to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Work closely with Investment Management and Operations on close cycles. Prepare and review internal and external audit request.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the Company’s key projects, such as system improvement and implementation
• Responsible for ongoing activities as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles

• Execute processes and controls that support derivative accounting and controllership.

• Uses professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase the business value and efficiency of the team.
• Participating in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve controls within the Investment Controllership team.

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