Senior Partnership Accountant - Aegon AM

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor that manages and advises on assets of US $384billion for a client base that includes pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. With 350 investment professionals and 14 locations worldwide, we focus on research‑driven active management, effective risk management and responsible investment.

Performs complex accounting functions. Utilizes general accounting and financial principles and techniques, and assists in obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording and analyzing financial data. Prepares financial reports and performs financial analysis.

• Account for complex transactions typically associated with advanced accounting such as verifying the accuracy of journal vouchers and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Process and summarize financial transactions and prepare income and balance sheet statements.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for shareholders, policy owners, regulatory authorities and management, as well as state and federal tax returns.
• Work with internal and external sources to ensure proper reporting of financial data.
• Complete and provide a detailed analysis of accounting topics relevant to the area.
• Identify, research and recommend solutions to areas of concern in relation to accounting information.
• Seek out potential areas of improvement (e.g., workflow, automated processes) by documenting business processes, identifying controls and deficiencies, testing identified controls, and mapping internal financial statements to business processes.
• Develop non‑standard reports and statements and prepare information for use by higher authorities.
• Communicate methodology and areas of concern and participate in, or lead, project teams.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s framework of internal controls.
• Review and analyze budget‑to‑actual variances and related operational reporting for division managers.
• Assist with the preparation of the divisional budget and participate in the quarterly and annual preparation and review of statutory financial reporting.
• May have supervisory responsibilities, review work, or train other accountants.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with a degree.

• Solid knowledge of accounting areas such as investments, insurance products, premium and tax.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and willingness to take on new projects.
• Customer service approach and ability to work effectively individually and within a team.
• Organizational, prioritization and judgment skills.

Hybrid position based out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office: office twice a week between Monday and Thursday and work from home on Fridays.

Competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs and learning and development opportunities.

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local equal employment opportunity laws.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies.

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