US Pensions and UKL Controller

Description and Requirements

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 will be responsible for GAAP and Statutory financial reporting and analysis in the Retirement Income Solutions (RIS) segment.

• Responsible for overseeing accounting and reporting of Pension Risk Transfer, other US Pension products and UK Longevity products (UKL).
• 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 RIS 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, and actuals.
• Manage all deliverables pertaining to the RIS US GAAP, US STAT and MTL entity reporting process which includes but not limited to the 10Q/10K reporting and disclosures, the STAT CFO presentation reflecting TAC, YOY QTD and YTD earnings walk and GAAP to STAT EBS. Also, includes reviewing RIS line by line Entity and Consolidated MTL analytics and preparation of materials for the MTL Pre-flip and Board DECK presentation.
• Work closely with other units including CFO, Valuations, Operations and STAT reporting to support financial analysis and reporting efficiencies.
• Work on metrics to support analytics and other projects as assigned.
• Supervise a staff of one.

Required:

• 7 + years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or an applicable field of expertise
• General Ledger functional knowledge and proficiency
• Strong 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of Reinsurance

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 preferred.
• Reinsurance and separate account knowledge is preferred
• 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

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!

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" 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!
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