Accounting Consultant - Regulatory Reporting

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
The Accounting Consultant - Regulatory Reporting role on the MetLife Holdings Controller's Team provides a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience in preparing and analyzing U.S. GAAP basis financial statements for FINRA and SEC filings. The Accounting Consultant will forge partnerships with other areas, including Controllers, Financial Planning & Analysis, Commissions, Investments, Legal, Compliance and Financial Operations while staying current on accounting and compliance rules affecting the Broker Dealers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on timely and accurate reporting of financial results for two Broker Dealer Companies (Annual GAAP Audits, Quarterly External Filings and Monthly Internal Filings);
• Responsible for maintaining/upgrading/validating financial workbook activity and ensuring controls work properly;
• Set up team calendars, track deliverables and establish/update needed internal review meetings;
• Prepare accurate analytics on significant balance sheet and income statement line variances;
• Complete SOX Controls and Balance Sheet Certifications;
• Lead on IT projects for team and communicate critical updates;
• Coordination of comments/questions received on the filings with external auditors and internal partners;
• Monitor bank account activity on daily basis and prepares necessary accounting for transactions;
• Assist with completing board slides and other presentations;
• Complete required GAAP and STAT footnotes for quarterly and annual filings;
• Review of the ledger and subsequent follow up with groups that need to do additional entries
• Research accounting rules and regulations to make recommendations regarding company policy
• Continuously monitor, recommend, and implement process improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and productivity

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

• 5+ years' experience in financial reporting and analytics role
• Must have ability to analyze data, problem solve complicated transactions and assess critical path
• Ability to plan, track, multi-task, prioritize responsibilities with team
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting and reporting as it relates to financial companies;
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to v-lookups, h-lookups, sumifs, links, and pivot tables
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Cash reconciliation experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Broker Dealer accounting and reporting concepts, principles, and reporting
• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk), Peoplesoft and Hyperion Financial Management
• Ability to modify, develop and improve procedures and policies to meet reporting needs/requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
• FINRA Series 27 license holder or willing to obtain

The salary range for applicants for this position is $76,500 - $117,200.
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.
$76,500 - $117,200
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