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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 Manager Finance Accounts Payable / Travel & Expense will oversee an accounts payable team supporting accounts payable operations and the T&E card program. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, including experience with ledger posting and reconciliation related to AP activity, as well as the ability to operate effectively across multiple financial systems, business partners, and control requirements. The manager will work closely with internal stakeholders and an offshore service provider that supports certain day-to-day AP activities, helping ensure service quality, issue resolution, and consistent execution of established processes.
Job Description
Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an accounts payable team responsible for accounts payable operations and the T&E card program.
• Oversee vendor and policyholder payment activity, ensuring payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and applicable controls.
• Manage accounting activities related to AP transactions, including review of postings, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and other ledger impacts.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to accounts payable and T&E activity.
• Own and manage Global AP and T&E processes across multiple countries and currencies, ensuring consistent execution, governance, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with external banking partners and vendors as well as internal Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Treasury, IT, and business stakeholders through clear, timely, and professional communication to resolve issues and support business needs.
• Partner with and oversee the offshore service provider supporting day-to-day AP functions, including monitoring workflow, resolving escalations, and ensuring alignment with service expectations.
• Oversee and support processes involving Oracle, iBPS, Ariba, and Concur, including system-related issue resolution, enhancement opportunities, system changes, and user acceptance testing.
• Maintain strong internal controls over AP and T&E processes, including SOX control execution, documentation, evidence review, and audit support.
• Monitor payment risk, duplicate payment prevention, vendor and payment controls, exception activity, and fraud-risk indicators to support a secure and well-controlled payment environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency gains while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and service quality.
• Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, reporting, metrics, and operational controls to support a scalable and well-controlled payment environment.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, accountability, and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain awareness of evolving accounts payable and T&E standards, regulatory requirements, industry practices, and company policies.

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Experience in SOX-controlled finance operations, including control execution, documentation, testing support, issue remediation, and audit readiness.
• Experience managing high-volume AP, vendor, policyholder, T&E card, and employee expense processes with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, risk management, and customer service.
• Experience with global AP and T&E processes across multiple countries and currencies, including governance, consistent execution, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Experience supporting AP and T&E system changes, testing coordination, user acceptance testing, implementation readiness, and related enterprise applications such as Oracle, Ariba, and Concur.
• Experience working with offshore or outsourced service providers in a shared services or finance operations environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills, with the ability to explain issues, decisions, and process changes clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, increase efficiency, and use Microsoft 365 and related business applications effectively.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Environment (In office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $109,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.
Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!
We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

• We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
• Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.

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 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 Employees

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 service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance 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-sponsored, 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 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 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