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About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life .

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica.com .

Job Description Summary

The Senior Compensation Accountant will serve as a partner to Total Rewards and areas of Finance, including but not limited to enterprise finance, actuarial, tax, capital planning, and corporate center finance. This position will perform analytics for capital and operating expenses and identify areas for process improvement.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

+ Lead pension plan (qualified and non-qualified) accounting, including financial disclosures, gains/losses, sensitivities, and projections.

+ Work closely with actuaries to analyze pension data, forecast financial outcomes, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and assess the impact of various financial scenarios on corporate benefit plans.

+ Manage qualified pension plan ERISA audits (pension and 401K plans) including gathering data, preparing reports, testing, and confirmations. Work with enterprise and investment accounting structures, reporting and asset allocations.

+ Lead or assist in benefit plan financial responsibilities for defined contribution plans (401k/NQDC) and health and welfare plans, including the OPEB liability for retiree benefits (medical, dental and life insurance).

+ Manage SOX and other compliance responsibilities for retirement and health and welfare plans, including key controls and financial oversight responsibilities.

+ Complete roll forward schedules to track changes in corporate benefits liabilities and assets over time.

+ Oversee stock plan accounting including financial disclosures, gain/losses, and projections.

+ Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance timeliness and accuracy in benefits reporting.

+ Contribute to various Compensation projects improving efficiency and transparency across the department.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience, with degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of actuarial principles and pension regulations.

+ In-depth knowledge of pension plan accounting

+ Understanding of SOX and other compliance requirements for retirement, health, and welfare plans.

+ CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

+ Advanced computer programming skills in MS Office, Excel, and financial business systems.

+ Knowledgeable in IFRS Accounting treatment.

+ Assess and maintain prioritization of deliverables and resources.

Working Conditions:

+ Office environment or remote/hybrid as applicable

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees .

Compensation Benefits

+ Competitive Pay

+ Bonus for Eligible Em ployees

Benefits Package

+ Pension Plan

+ 401k Match

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Disability Insurance

+ Medical Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Employee Discounts

+ Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

+ Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

+ Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

+ Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

+ Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of s ervice at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

+ Adoption Assistance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ College Coach Program

+ Back-Up Care Program

+ PTO for Volunteer Hours

+ Employee Matching Gifts Program

+ Employee Resource Groups

+ Inclusion and Diversity Programs

+ Employee Recognition Program

+ Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads , and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company - sponsor ed, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees . They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation (https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/aegon-transamerica-foundation) in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon (http://www.aegon.com/) acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking , and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Transamerica is a part of A egon , an integrated, diversified, international financial services group . The A egon companies employ over 2 1,500 people and have approximately 31.7 million customers . * For more information, visit   www.transamerica.com .

* As of December 31, 2022

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