Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aegon is seeking a Director of Finance specializing in External Reporting to provide financial leadership and oversight of the SEC reporting process. The role involves ensuring compliance with SEC regulations, managing the External Reporting team, and leading major change initiatives related to regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, review and timely filing of SEC submissions, including Forms 10-K. 10-Q, 8-K,11-K, and other required filings. Manage the quarterly disclosure committee process, including issue identification and status updates
- Ensure filings are accurate, complete, and compliant with SEC Regulation S-K, S-X, and U.S. GAAP. Oversee the drafting, XBRL tagging, quality checks, and cross-functional coordination for the disclosure material. Oversee treatment of reporting errors and control deficiencies
- Responsible for department deliverables in area of expertise; provide guidance to team members. Provide leadership and oversight over Management Discussion & Analysis process, financial statement footnotes, non-GAAP disclosures, and executive summaries
- Provide leadership to the External Reporting team regarding resource prioritization, allocation of resources, and performance assessment of employees. Provide five direct reports with career development insights and build a strong team environment
- Serve as a point person for ad hoc requests from other departments
- Direct major change initiatives related to regulatory reporting (SEC), enhancement of reporting tools, and data elements; ensure quality of work and delivery within timelines/budget
- Serve as SOX process owner; understand processes and controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment of reporting processes with SOX compliance requirements. Strengthen disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting
- Partner closely, regarding SEC reporting issues, with Investor Relations, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams
- Develop strong relationships with external auditors and lead the resolution of issues identified by the external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
- 12 years of accounting/finance experience including eight years of management experience
- Extensive knowledge of assigned business area (e.g. SEC Reporting and U.S. GAAP)
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems
- CPA/advanced degree
- 10+ years in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance; experience with public company financial reporting in the United States
- Proficient in U.S. GAAP, WBRL, ERP systems, and reporting tools; strong analytical skills
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage regulatory change
- Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience working with Workiva and other financial reporting software
Benefits
- Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion
- Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
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