Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aegon is seeking a Director of Finance with expertise in External Reporting. The role involves providing financial leadership and oversight of the SEC reporting process, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing a team to deliver accurate 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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