Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aegon is hiring a Manager, Finance - External Reporting to lead the preparation and coordination of the Company’s SEC filings. The role oversees financial statement disclosures, reporting controls, auditor coordination, and process improvements to support accurate, timely compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end preparation and coordination of SEC filings, including quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, and supporting schedules, in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Oversee external reporting calendars, disclosure checklists, and filing timelines to ensure reporting requirements and deadlines are met
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs and partner with stakeholders across the organization to support the external reporting process
• Manage, coach, and develop assigned team members. Establish priorities, provide ongoing feedback, and promote a collaborative and high-performing team aligned with the Finance organization’s strategy and values
• Oversee coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and controls testing, including the preparation and review of supporting schedules and responses to auditor requests and comments
• Support SOX compliance and internal control activities related to external reporting
• Review financial statements and disclosures and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, and company-specific accounting policies
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial statement disclosures and improve the efficiency of external reporting processes
• Support the use and optimization of external reporting technology, including Workiva, to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and collaboration

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
• Eight years of accounting/finance experience including three years of supervisory/management experience
• Strong 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 preferred
• Public company SEC reporting experience, including preparation of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and related disclosures and MD&A
• Life insurance experience a plus
• Experience with Workiva preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments, establish priorities and processes, and lead and develop a team

Benefits

• Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and at the Company’s discretion.

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