Jim Blackwell
About Jim Blackwell
Jim Blackwell serves as a Contracts Manager at Transamerica Life & Protection, where he has worked for over 22 years. He has a background in budget management, expense monitoring, and collaboration with various teams, holding a BBA in Accounting from Pace University.
Work at Transamerica
Jim Blackwell has served as Contracts Manager at Transamerica Life & Protection since 2002. In this role, he has been responsible for carrying out division-level budget directives and providing budget advice to managers. His work involves collaboration with various teams, including Actuary, Legal, and Accounting, to conduct preliminary profit and loss reviews and adjustments. Blackwell's role also includes expense monitoring and approval, as well as overseeing projects to ensure financial compliance and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jim Blackwell studied at Pace University - Lubin School of Business, where he focused on CPA Preparation and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting. His studies spanned from 1973 to 1978, during which he gained foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices. This educational background supports his expertise in financial management and budget coordination.
Background
Jim Blackwell has extensive experience in financial management, particularly in budget coordination. He has streamlined budget processes for fourteen centers while acting as Financial Manager. His ability to collaborate with various departments and oversee financial projects has contributed to his effectiveness in managing contracts and budgets at Transamerica.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jim Blackwell has demonstrated proficiency in expense monitoring and project oversight. His role in coordinating budgets and providing financial advice has been integral to the operations at Transamerica Life & Protection. His collaborative efforts with different teams have facilitated accurate financial reporting and adjustments.