Investment Accountant - Alternative Investments

The Investment Accounting Consultant role is a key addition to our Investment Controllership team, a critical team within the Controllers Organization which aspires to be best-in-class financial stewards for MassMutual. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who thrives in a highly dynamic and agile accounting environment, collaborating across teams to drive solid execution and improve outcomes. We seek an accounting professional eager to join a motivated team focused on proactively developing and executing process improvements, meaningful analysis, and enhanced coordination with business partners for Investment activities.

About the Team

The Controllers Organization is responsible for delivering credible and controlled core financial information used across Finance to communicate with leadership, business partners, and regulators. This includes actual results, forecast implications, and strategic decision-making, considering legal entity structures, distribution channels, product results, capital optimization, and operating liquidity.

We are a diverse group of professionals experienced in accounting, financial reporting, tax, policy and controls, cash operations, corporate finance data and systems management, and wealth management finance activities. We seek engaging professionals with strong communication skills and deep intellectual curiosity to ensure timely and efficient reporting of results. Beyond required activities, we act as value-adding business partners by challenging existing practices, strengthening controls, and highlighting trends and insights.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment where the team is inspired, engaged, and motivated by identifying opportunities to learn and grow.
• Manage priorities effectively and adapt quickly to achieve goals while developing efficiencies and established methods.
• Thrive in a complex corporate structure and comfortably switch gears to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Play a key role in leading a collaborative and inclusive culture by working closely with Investment Management.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the Company’s new ledger.
• Responsible for ongoing activities as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
• Use professional insight to identify and implement accounting improvements that increase business value and efficiency.
• Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in problem-solving to improve quality, cycle times, increase efficiencies, improve employee engagement, and customer satisfaction within the Investment Controllership team.
• Make recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment of the Investment Controllership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major.
• 6+ years of related work experience with a track record of increasing responsibility, including financial reporting experience on alternative investments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience (ideal).
• CPA preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze financial data sets and communicate insights effectively.
• Proven ability to complete high-quality work efficiently and increase autonomy over time.
• Experience analyzing new investments and accounting guidance to drive appropriate and preferred investment accounting and reporting across the Company and subsidiaries.
• Experience with system implementations preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across cross-functional groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas in an organized and persuasive manner to leadership, staff, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and agile environment while leading the team in executing various priorities and deliverables.
• Intellectual curiosity to continue learning and deepening understanding.

Benefits

• Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes.
• A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed.
• Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time.
• Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization.
• A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset.

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. Full-time positions are available in Boston, MA, or Springfield, MA.