Investment Accounting Associate II – Alternative Investments

MassMutual

. Report to the Director of Partnerships within the Financial Controllership team .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-Level💰 $99,800 - $131,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Investment Accounting, with a strong focus on GAAP and statutory accounting principles. Proven ability to analyze financial data, implement improvements, and foster collaboration across teams.

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Investment Accounting ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCPA DesignationGAAP KnowledgeAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Investment AccountingFinancial Data AnalysisComplex FormulasPivotTablesMonthly Close CyclesQuarterly Close CyclesAnnual Close CyclesContinuous ImprovementStatutory AccountingData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingExcellent CommunicationIntellectual CuriosityAgility in Dynamic EnvironmentsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Financial ControllershipInvestment ManagementControl EnvironmentAccounting ImprovementsEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Director of Partnerships within the Financial Controllership team
Support ongoing growth and analysis within Investment Controllership and other key initiatives
Collaborate closely with Investment Management
Participate in implementation of the company’s new ledger
Perform ongoing activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
Identify and implement accounting improvements that increase business value and team efficiency
Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex continuous improvement activities
Participate in problem solving to improve quality, cycle times, efficiency, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction
Recommend improvements to the overall control environment of the Investment Services Controllership team
Help foster a collaborative and inclusive culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
4+ years of investment accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility
2+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, PivotTables, data analysis, and large financial datasets
CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred
Knowledge of statutory (STAT) and GAAP accounting
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data
Ability to deliver high-quality work efficiently and operate with increasing independence
Ability to build and maintain relationships across cross-functional teams and with third parties
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to succeed in a dynamic, agile environment
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive and bonus opportunities
Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand accounting and finance expertise
Professional development resources
Mentoring
Internal networking opportunities
Employee resource groups and communities
Collaborative and inclusive team environment
Industry-leading pay and benefits
Accommodation support for the application process