Investment Accountant - Derivatives
Investment Controllership
Full-Time
New York, NY or Springfield, MA or Boston, MA

The Opportunity
This Investment Accountant - Derivatives role is a newly created position that will be a key addition to 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 MassMutual. 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. We are seeking an accounting professional who wants to join a highly motivated team of professionals focused on proactively driving the development and execution of process improvements, meaningful analysis and improved coordination with the business partners for Investment activities.

• Creates an environment whereby the team is inspired, engaged and motivated by identifying 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 course to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Plays a key role in leading a collaborative and inclusive culture by working closely with Investment Management
• Actively participate in the implementation of the Company's key projects
• Responsible for ongoing activities as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles
• Uses professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase the business value and efficiency of the team.
• Initiates and/or leads increasingly complex continuous improvement activities.
• Participating in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction within the Investment Controllership team.
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment of the Investment Controllership team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
• 6+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility
• Financial reporting experience in derivatives including, but not limited to, various types of swaps, options, and futures

• 8+ years of related work experience
• CPA, CFA, CMA or equivalent designations preferred
• Experience in insurance company investment GAAP and Statutory accounting including Schedule DB
• Experience with derivative software such as Murex or Calypso and Investment software such as Aladdin
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze financial data sets and tell the story of the data
• Proven ability to complete high quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time
• Experience analyzing new investments and accounting guidance to drive appropriate and preferred investment accounting and reporting across the Company and subsidiaries
• Experience with system implementations preferred
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in and articulate in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, staff, regulatory bodies, etc.
• Able to work well in a dynamic and agile environment while assisting the team in execution of various priorities and related deliverables
• Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding

• Regular meetings with the Investment Controllership Team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Access to mentorship opportunities
• 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 business with industry leading pay and benefits