CMIP Controller - GAAP and Statutory Financial Reporting & Analysis

Job Location: United States : New Jersey : Bridgewater 

Alternate Job Location: United States : Florida : Tampa

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

hybrid or virtual within a commutable distance offered. 

Role Value Proposition

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.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting and  reporting of Capital Market products
• 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 - CMIP Quarterly Financial Supplement (QFS),
• 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 MLINC, MLICC, & MICC by creating support files as needed
• Work on any other special projects assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience in Capital Markets 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  

Assignment Category

Full time 

Travel

hybrid role commutable to the above listed office location. 

Business Category

Financial Management 

Number of Openings

1

MetLife:

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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”      

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.