Wealth Management Accounting Associate

Springfield, MA, United States

The Opportunity

As a Wealth Management Accounting Associate 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 improve and make the company even stronger. 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 our wealth management accounting activities, this role is for you!

The Team

The Wealth Management finance team provides finance and accounting support for MassMutual’s registered broker-dealers and related subsidiaries.As an Accounting Associate on this team, you will be a key contributor to the accounting, regulatory reporting and analysis for MassMutual’s Wealth Management subsidiaries. We are a smaller, tight-knit team so you will have the great opportunity of being exposed to different aspects of work and see a little bit of everything in this role.

The Impact:

As a Wealth Management Accounting Associate, you will have impact through using your skills to both execute core operational accounting tasks, but also by utilizing your financial analysis and communication skills to support our Wealth Management organization. Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Execute daily/weekly cash responsibilities and reconciliations for Wealth Management entities

Execute assigned monthly close responsibilities including journal entries, account reconciliations and settling of inter-company balances

Produce and analyze sales reports and trending

Utilize industry best practices to visualize data in a way that allows quick and easy insight

Respond to inquiries and requests from external auditors and regulatory examiners

Analyze trends and results, use strong business acumen and communication skills to contribute to commentary which enables readers (including leadership) to quickly understand how performance is impacting financial results

Develops, documents, and assures adherence to an internal control framework that ensures accurate and timely financial reporting. Makes recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment.

Adherence to internal controls over financial reporting for assigned processes and comply with Sarbanes Oxley (FRR) standard work/initiatives. A

Uses professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase the business value and efficiency of the team. Initiates and projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of the team’s responsibilities.

The Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

1+ years of related accounting or finance experience.

Due to the nature of this position, as a part of our background check process, candidates must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check to qualify as a fingerprinted person under FINRA.

The Ideal Qualifications

Advanced Degree a plus

Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment

Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products

Demonstrate attention to detail, analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills; relationship-building and effective verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude with enterprise and team orientation

Prior experience with broker-dealers

Familiarity with MMUS products & MMFA distribution channel

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the Wealth Management Finance 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

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About MassMutual

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.

Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life.

MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2020 World’s Most Ethical Company, a Top Place to Work in 2020 according to The Boston Globe and named among America’s Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020.

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

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 contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

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