Investment Accounting Data Analytics Specialist

Company: CFA Institute
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Investment Accounting Data Analytics SpecialistInvestment ControllershipFull-TimeNew York, NY, Springfield, MA or Boston, MAThe OpportunityAs an Investment Accounting Data Analytics Specialist 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. As an Accounting Associate in our Investment Accounting area, 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! We look forward to returning to the office in a hybrid structure to maximize collaboration and flexibility, blending time working remotely and in the office, at either our Boston, MA or Springfield, MA locations.The TeamThe Investment Controllership team is a high-profile team in the Controllers organization, comprised of accountants who oversee our various asset classes and investment activity. The team continues to grow in support of our growing level of assets, key initiatives, and special projects. Our team has high business acumen and 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. We strive to continuously improve by working together as a team to make each other and 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.The Impact:As a Data Analyst in our Investments Accounting area, you will help in 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 working with big data, visualization, analytics, presentation, and oversight of yield and performance across all asset types including fixed income, alternative investment, and subsidiaries. Your daily/monthly responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop comprehensive data analysis and expectations of investment return and performance by major and minor asset types and perform flux analysis and provide insight into variance.
• Analyze trends and results, use strong business acumen and communication skills collaborating with peers and the financial reporting team to draft and contribute to commentary which enables readers to quickly understand how performance is impacting financial results.
• Support the Controller & Financial reporting team in providing accounting information such as financial statements, footnote schedules, regulatory reports, and other management reports.
• Effectively collaborate with accounting policy, the Chief Investment office, tax, financial reporting capital management, and business unit controllers.
• Lead the research and implementation of new GAAP investment accounting requirements and determine the accounting process for new investments and investment-related transactions.
• Use professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase the business value and efficiency of the team. Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of the team's responsibilities. Responsible for leading problem-solving to improve quality, close cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.The Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of data analytics, performance measurement, accounting, or financial reporting experience in Assets Management or Financial Services industry
  • 1+ years of investment accounting experienceThe Ideal Qualifications
    • Prior exposure to investment accounting, subsidiary ledger processing, and related investment matters a plus!
    • CPA/CFA or progress towards preferred
    • Experience working on big data, logical analytics, and ratio analysis and presentation in identifying internal control issues and remediation efforts.
    • Preferred experience working with and supporting several corporate units.
    • Preferred experience working in a Lean Six Sigma environment with strong root cause problem-solving experience.
    • Ability to partner with and influence business leaders and peers in investment process redesign and improvements.
    • Experience using investment data and information to analyze and communicate the implications of investment accounting and ERP tools (SAP, Hyperion, NetSuite, etc.).
    • Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and adding breadth and depth to understanding.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, 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.Salary Range: $99,800.00-$131,000.00At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.Why Join Us.We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products, and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant, and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness, and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable, and ethical business with industry-leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.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.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please and share the specifics of the assistance you need.For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our
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