Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. We're united by our purpose to help our customers and each other create a confident future; we're guided by empathy; and we're inspired by each other to make a difference in the lives of our coworkers, customers, communities, and the world at large. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
This position is responsible for GAAP and Statutory financial reporting and analysis in the Retirement Income Solutions segment to support U.S. Business Controllers and Retirement Income Solutions requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for accounting and reporting of Stable Value
- Reporting of GAAP and Statutory monthly/quarterly financial results, including income statements, balance sheets and earnings by source in a timely and accurate manner to support U.S. Business Controllers and Corporate financial reporting requirements.
- Analysis of financial results including comparisons to prior periods and projections, Provide data and analysis to Product management to support projections, business plan, actuals etc,
- Support the completion of the Retirement Income Solutions Quarterly Financial Supplement (QFS) - including Stable Value
- Work on special projects, i.e. STATUTORY/GAAP Reconciliation by products.
- Work closely with other units including Valuations, Product Management, SOX, Internal and external auditing to provide accurate and timely data and analysis.
- Work on metrics to support analytics
- Support MD&A process for different entities by creating support files as needed
- Work on any other special projects assigned
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance or an applicable field of expertise
- General Ledger functional knowledge and proficiency
- Knowledge of Essbase and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
- Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish with a sense of urgency behind all tasks
- Strong Excel skills with Pivots and Vlookups
- Strong accounting knowledge required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or an applicable field of expertise
- CPA/MBA or working towards it, is a plus
- Proficient in US GAAP and STAT
- Insurance industry experience is a plus
- Ability to analyze facts and develop logical conclusions
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages (Excel and Word)
- Effective time management and prioritization
- Ability to work within tight time constraints and multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to work independently on projects from start to finish with a sense of urgency behind all tasks
- Self-motivated, ambitious and dedicated
- Detail Oriented, analytical, and organized
At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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What We Do
Named one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies,” MetLife is leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for more than 150 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife’s building a workforce of diverse and empowered voices that all belong. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
Why Work With Us
At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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