Zach Harris, Cpa
About Zach Harris, Cpa
Zach Harris is the Head of Retirement Operations at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2019. He has over 15 years of experience in financial roles, including previous positions at Aon and Kemper Insurance.
Work at Transamerica
Zach Harris has held multiple positions at Transamerica, demonstrating a progressive career path within the organization. He currently serves as the Head of Retirement Operations, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this position, he was the Director of Financial Reporting & Analysis from 2009 to 2019, where he contributed to financial oversight and strategic reporting. Additionally, he served as the Head of Optimization & Business Services for a year in 2018-2019. His tenure at Transamerica spans over a decade, highlighting his extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Zach Harris holds a Bachelor’s degree from Millikin University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA with a focus on Accounting from Roosevelt University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial operations and management, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Zach Harris gained valuable experience in the financial sector through various roles. He worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Aon for one year from 2004 to 2005. He also spent several years at Kemper Insurance, where he held two positions: Financial Analyst from 2002 to 2004 and Financial Services Manager from 2005 to 2009. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations and analysis.
Professional Experience Prior to Transamerica
Zach Harris's professional experience includes significant roles at Kemper Insurance and Aon. At Kemper Insurance, he served as a Financial Analyst and later as Financial Services Manager, accumulating a total of six years of experience from 2002 to 2009. His role at Aon as a Senior Financial Analyst lasted for one year, from 2004 to 2005. These positions provided him with critical insights into financial management and analysis, which he later applied at Transamerica.